photoluminescence

noun

pho·​to·​lu·​mi·​nes·​cence ˌfōt-ō-ˌlü-mə-ˈnes-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce photoluminescence (audio)
: luminescence in which the excitation is produced by visible or invisible light
photoluminescent adjective

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“Photoluminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/photoluminescence. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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