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bioluminescence

 

[ หŒbaษชoสŠluหmษ™หˆnษ›sษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural phenomenon

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms as a result of biochemical reactions within them. This captivating phenomenon is primarily observed in marine animals, fungi, and some terrestrial insects, like fireflies. It plays a crucial role in attracting mates, deterring predators, and luring prey.

Synonyms

bio-light, living light

Examples of usage

  • The ocean glowed with bioluminescence as jellyfish floated by.
  • Fireflies use bioluminescence to communicate during mating season.
  • Scientists study bioluminescence to understand its ecological functions.

Translations

Translations of the word "bioluminescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bioluminescรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเคตเคฟเค• เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Biolumineszenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bioluminesensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะพะปัŽะผั–ะฝะตัั†ะตะฝั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bioluminescencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ็™บๅ…‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bioluminescence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bioluminiscencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biyolรผminesans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ฌผ ๋ฐœ๊ด‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู„ุฃู„ุค ุงู„ุจูŠูˆู„ูˆุฌูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bioluminiscence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bioluminiscencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿ็‰ฉๅ‘ๅ…‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bioluminiscenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรญfrรฆn ljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะพะปัŽะผะธะฝะตัั†ะตะฝั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bioluminesansiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bioluminiscencia

Etymology

The term 'bioluminescence' is derived from two parts: 'bio' comes from the Greek word 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'luminescence' comes from the Latin word 'lumina', meaning 'light'. The study of bioluminescent organisms has fascinated scientists since the late 19th century, with early studies focusing on the specific properties of light emitted by organisms. It has since developed into a field of study within biology and biochemistry that examines the underlying mechanisms of light production. Notable instances of bioluminescence are found in nature, such as the glow of deep-sea creatures, the luminescent fungi that can light up forest floors, and the rhythmic flashing of fireflies in summer evenings. The exploration of bioluminescence has implications in various fields, including medical research, where it is used in imaging and diagnostic techniques.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,296 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.