luminescence (lyminesɑ̃s)

noun
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/
luminescence (luminescence)

Signification

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Traduction de la signification
L'émission de lumière par une substance sans que cela résulte de la chaleur ; un type de lumière froide.
L'emission de lumiere par une substance sans que cela resulte de la chaleur ; un type de lumiere froide.

Phrases d'exemple

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

La luminescence des lucioles a éclairé la forêt.
La luminescence des lucioles a eclaire la foret.

Synonymes

glow, radiance, fluorescence, phosphorescence, shine

Antonymes

darkness, shadow, obscurity

Collocations

natural luminescence, faint luminescence, luminescence effect, chemical luminescence

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