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bioluminescence

/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.luː.mɪˈnes.əns/

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noun

/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.luː.mɪˈnes.əns/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее производство и излучение света живым организмом в результате химической реакции внутри его тела, например, у светлячков или некоторых морских существ.

A noun referring to the production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of a chemical reaction within its body, such as in fireflies or certain marine creatures.

uncountable

  1. Biological light productionC1formalscientific

    The production and emission of light by a living organism as a result of a chemical reaction within its body.

    ruБиолюминесценция

    • Fireflies use bioluminescence to attract mates during the night.
    • Deep-sea creatures often rely on bioluminescence to hunt or evade predators in the dark ocean.
    • Scientists study bioluminescence to develop new medical imaging techniques.
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