noun
- the emission of light by a substance that has not been heated, as in fluorescence or phosphorescence
Usage: scientific
Examples
- The luminescence of the jellyfish created a magical underwater display.
- Scientists studied the luminescence produced by certain deep-sea creatures.
- The watch face glowed with green luminescence in the dark.
- Fireflies create their luminescence through a chemical reaction.
- The luminescence of the aurora borealis lit up the night sky.
- Researchers measured the luminescence emitted by the fluorescent material.