luminescence

noun
/ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

Meaning

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

Example Sentences

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

Synonyms

glow, radiance, fluorescence, phosphorescence, shine

Antonyms

darkness, shadow, obscurity

Collocations

natural luminescence, faint luminescence, luminescence effect, chemical luminescence

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