luminescence

Meanings

Plural: luminescences

Noun

light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures
light from nonthermal sources
Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin lumen + -escence.

Synonyms

glow

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 25

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