luminescence

• Émission de lumière par un corps à basse température, provenant de sources non thermiques telles que des réactions chimiques ou des processus biologiques.

A noun referring to the emission of light that occurs at low temperatures and originates from nonthermal sources, such as chemical reactions or biological processes.

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1. Cold light emissionC1formalscientific

   Emission of light that occurs at low temperatures, not caused by heat (incandescence).

   Luminescence (émission de lumière à froid)

   • Bioluminescence in fireflies is a natural form of luminescence.
   • The glow of a jellyfish is a classic example of luminescence.
   • Certain minerals exhibit luminescence when exposed to ultraviolet light.

   Synonymesphosphorescence

2. Nonthermal light sourceC1formalscientific

   Light produced by a substance without being heated, often through chemical, electrical, or biochemical processes.

   Luminescence (source non thermique)

   • The luminescence of a glow stick comes from a chemical reaction.
   • LEDs produce luminescence through electroluminescence.
   • Phosphorescent materials store energy and release it as luminescence over time.

   Antonymesheatincandescence