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How to pronounce luminescence in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms glow
Type of luminance, luminosity, brightness level, luminousness, brightness, light
Derivation luminesce, luminescent
Type Words
Type of visible radiation, light, visible light
Has types bioluminescence, chemiluminescence
Derivation luminesce, luminescent

Examples of luminescence

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The world's most coveted woman, a picture of luminescence, was lonely and dark.
From the sacbee.com
This suggests that the luminescence would act as an effective counter-illuminator.
From the newscientist.com
It produces a luminescence and causes the paddles of kayakers to glow in the dark.
From the news-journalonline.com
The chemical properties of the phosphors give the glass a quality of luminescence.
From the dailyherald.com
After Dallas, Kennedy was translated into a sudden myth, a permanent luminescence.
From the time.com
With brushed-up brows, turn to gold and metallic shades for a minimal luminescence.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Following 20-min incubation, luminescence was quantified using a Packard Lumicount.
From the nature.com
That change in luminescence indicates that a planet is passing in front of the star.
From the time.com
Sprinkle the tops of the mirrors with faux gemstones for added luminescence.
From the omaha.com
More examples
  • Light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures
  • Light from nonthermal sources
  • (luminesce) be or become luminescent; exhibit luminescence
  • (luminescent) emitting light not caused by heat
  • Luminescence is light that usually occurs at low temperatures, and is thus a form of cold body radiation. It can be caused by chemical reactions, electrical energy, subatomic motions, or stress on a crystal. ...
  • Luminescence is the third international studio album by Anggun. The French-language version was released in February 2005 and the English-language version, also with the same title, was released in the fall of 2005. The album was later re-released in August 2006 as Special Edition.
  • Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body
  • (LUMINESCENT) or LUMINOUS Said of materials applied on markers (s.) and/or hands (s.), emitting the luminous energy previously absorbed as electromagnetic light rays. ...
  • (luminescent) The condition of a stamp or postal stationery which has been treated with chemicals which are sensitive to and glow under ultraviolet (UV) light. ...