Bioluminescence

//ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns//

Word Type

Noun

The word "bioluminescence" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

autobioluminescence

Context

biochemistry biology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

biochemical process cellular level biological process chemiluminescence luminescence situation

Related Terms

biofluorescence bioluminesce bioluminescent bioluminescently chemoluminescence luciferase

Related Terms

bioluminescent chemoluminescence emission firefly light living luciferase organism

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