luminescent
adjective
Emitting light not caused by incandescence; producing cold light through chemical, electrical, or physiological processes.
Etymology
From Latin lumen (light) + -escent (beginning to be), describing the process of emitting light without heat.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The luminescent plankton made the waves glow blue at night."
- 2.
"The watch face featured luminescent hands for visibility in the dark."
- 3.
"Deep-sea creatures have evolved luminescent organs to survive in darkness."
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Fun Fact
Bioluminescence evolved independently at least 40 times across different species. About 76% of deep-sea creatures produce their own light, using it for camouflage, hunting, and communication.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (L, U, M, I, N, E, S, C, E, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
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