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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   luminescence following the absorption of a photon. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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fata morganafluorescencefox fireignis fatuusluminescencephosphor

Example

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"Photoluminescence can be observed by moving the substance from an illuminated room into a dark container."

Etymology

From photo- + luminescence.

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