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luminescence

noun

/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

Meaning

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

glow, radiance, fluorescence, phosphorescence, shine

darkness, shadow, obscurity

natural luminescence, faint luminescence, luminescence effect, chemical luminescence

a large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a very short tail

the process of coming together or becoming similar

The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom; a mental image of what the...

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.

a quick look; a brief or hurried look