noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The emission of light as the result of a chemical reaction. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chemoluminescencefata morganafluorescencefox fireignis fatuusluminescence

Etymology

From chemi- + luminescence.

Related phrases

chemical reaction

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