luminescence

English

/luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.

Etymology

Derived from Latin lumen (light, an opening).

Origin

Latin

lumen

Gloss

light, an opening

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

光, 明

Emoji
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