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luminescent

 

[ ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

light emission

Luminescent refers to the ability of a substance to emit light without undergoing a rise in temperature. This phenomenon occurs in various materials, including certain minerals, biological organisms, and synthetic substances. Luminescence can be observed in diverse forms, such as fluorescence, phosphorescence, and bioluminescence. It is widely used in technology, art, and nature, creating visual effects and serving functional purposes.

Synonyms

glowing, luminous, radiant, shining

Examples of usage

  • The luminescent paint glowed in the dark.
  • Some jellyfish are known for their luminescent qualities.
  • The luminescent markers made the art project stand out.
  • Photoluminescent materials are used in safety signs.

Translations

Translations of the word "luminescent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 luminescente

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 lumineszent

🇮🇩 luminescent

🇺🇦 люмінесцентний

🇵🇱 luminescencyjny

🇯🇵 発光する

🇫🇷 luminescent

🇪🇸 luminescente

🇹🇷 ışıldayan

🇰🇷 발광하는

🇸🇦 مضيء

🇨🇿 luminiscenční

🇸🇰 luminiscenčný

🇨🇳 发光的

🇸🇮 luminiscenčen

🇮🇸 ljómandi

🇰🇿 люминесцентті

🇬🇪 ლუმინესცენტური

🇦🇿 luminescent

🇲🇽 luminescente

Etymology

The word 'luminescent' is derived from the Latin 'lumen', meaning 'light', combined with the suffix '-escent' which denotes the process of becoming. The term was first used in scientific contexts in the late 19th century to describe the emission of light by materials at low temperatures, contrasting with incandescence, which involves heat. Luminescence encompasses a broad range of light-emitting phenomena, leading to its application in various scientific fields, including chemistry and physics. Over the years, the term has expanded into everyday language, finding use in descriptions of natural occurrences, such as the glow of fireflies, as well as in technology where luminescent materials are used for displays and safety signage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,813, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.