What does "thermoluminescence" mean?

The release of previously absorbed radiation upon being heated.

Thermoluminescence

Common synonyms include: fata morgana, fluorescence, fox fire, ignis fatuus, luminescence, phosphor.

noun

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Noun

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The release of previously absorbed radiation upon being heated. countable, uncountable

From thermo- + luminescence.