luminesce

• Verb, das die Emission von Licht ohne Wärmeentwicklung bezeichnet, meist durch chemische oder biologische Prozesse.

A verb used to indicate the emission of light without heat, typically through chemical or biological processes.

1. Emit lightC1formalscientific

   To produce or give off light without heat, typically through chemical or biological processes.

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   • Certain deep-sea creatures luminesce to attract prey.
   • The chemical mixture began to luminesce in the dark.
   • Some minerals luminesce when exposed to ultraviolet light.

   Synonymeglow