English Explanatory Dictionary

bioluminescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

Pronunciation

/ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-bioluminescence.wav

Word forms

bioluminescence bioluminescences

Etymology

From bio- + luminescence.

Related words

bioluminescently bioluminescent bioluminesce biofluorescence chemoluminescence luciferase

Derived words

autobioluminescence
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