Complete Definition of "luminescence"

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Noun
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  1. context|physics Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.

Derived terms
bioluminescence
cathodoluminescence
chemoluminescence
crystalloluminescence
electroluminescence
photoluminescence
radioluminescence / roentgenoluminescence
radiophotoluminescence
sonoluminescence
thermoluminescence

Related terms
luminesce
luminescent

Translations
Finnish: luminesenssi
French: luminescence f

See also
fluorescence
phosphorescence

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