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Synonyms for luminescence

Grammar : Noun
Spell : loo-muh-nes-uh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˌlu məˈnɛs əns

Définition of luminescence

Origin :
  • 1884, from Latin lumen (genitive luminis) "light" (see luminous) + -escence.
  • Fluorescence and Phosphorescence -- Prof. E. Wiedmann has made a new study of these phenomena. He proposes the general name luminescence for evolutions of light which do not depend on the temperature of the substance concerned. ["Photographic News," April 20, 1888]
  • As in moonlight : noun moonshine
Example sentences :
  • The interesting problem of luminescence will be discussed elsewhere.
  • Extract from : « The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by J. Arthur Thomson
  • I came to full awareness under the luminescence of the infirmary's overhead.
  • Extract from : « Attrition » by Jim Wannamaker
  • The luminescence that clothed Norhala brightened, deepening the darkness.
  • Extract from : « The Metal Monster » by A. Merritt
  • It was as though a door had opened into some world of luminescence.
  • Extract from : « The Metal Monster » by A. Merritt
  • Only if this proceeds rapidly enough does luminescence occur.
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey
  • Luminescence is more widespread in this phylum and more characteristic of the group as a whole than any other.
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey
  • Apparently there is no rhyme or reason in the distribution of luminescence throughout the plant or animal kingdom.
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey
  • The distinction between light and luminescence was first pointed out by Wiedemann .
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey
  • They lose their power of luminescence during the day and only regain it at dusk or when kept in the dark for some time.
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey
  • Radziszewski himself and many other authors have compared the light of organisms to this type of luminescence.
  • Extract from : « The Nature of Animal Light » by E. Newton Harvey

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