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- Dictionarylu·mi·nes·cence/ˌlo͞oməˈnes(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the emission of light by a substance that has not been heated, as in fluorescence and phosphorescence: "honey fungus produces a ghostly greenish luminescence"
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Luminescence, emission of light by certain materials when they are relatively cool. It is in contrast to light emitted from incandescent bodies, such as burning wood or coal, molten iron, and wire heated by an electric current.
Luminescence is the low-temperature emission of light (as by a chemical or physiological process) or the light produced by it. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of luminescence from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
May 14, 2023 · Luminescence is emission of light without appreciable heat. Learn about the history, categories, types, uses and applications of luminescence, and see examples of natural and artificial luminescent substances.
Luminescence is the giving out of light by a substance that has not been heated, or soft light. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.
Luminescence is a spontaneous emission of radiation from an excited species not in thermal equilibrium. Learn about the different types of luminescence, such as fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, and their applications in science and technology.
Luminescence is the emission of light not caused by heat, such as phosphorescence or bioluminescence. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related terms of luminescence from Dictionary.com.
When some object gives off light, that light is called luminescence. The luminescence of a lighthouse helps keep boats safe on foggy nights.
