English Explanatory Dictionary

luminesce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give off light, including in the invisible electromagnetic radiation frequencies, or become luminescent.

Pronunciation

/ˌlumɪˈnɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-luminesce.wav

Word forms

luminesce luminesces luminescing luminesced

Etymology

Back-formation from luminescent.

Derived words

bioluminesce photoluminesce
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