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English noun: luminescence

1. luminescence (phenomenon) light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures


Broader (hypernym)light, visible light, visible radiation


Narrower (hyponym)bioluminescence, chemiluminescence

2. luminescence (attribute) light from nonthermal sources


Synonymsglow


Broader (hypernym)brightness, brightness level, light, luminance, luminosity, luminousness









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