ther·mo·lu·mi·nes·cence

(thûr′mō-lo͞o′mə-nĕs′əns)

A phenomenon in which certain minerals release previously absorbed radiation upon being moderately heated.

ther′mo·lu′mi·nes′cent adj.

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thermoluminescence

(ˌθɜːməʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns)

(Chemistry) phosphorescence of certain materials or objects as a result of heating. It is caused by pre-irradiation of the material inducing defects which are removed by the heat, the energy released appearing as light: used in archaeological dating

ˌthermoˌlumiˈnescent adj

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ther•mo•lu•mi•nes•cence

(ˌθɜr moʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns)

n.

phosphorescence produced by the heating of a substance.

[1895–1900]

ther`mo•lu`mi•nes′cent, adj.

thermoluminescence

Atomic Physics. any luminescence appearing in materials upon application of heat, caused by electron movement which increases as the temperature rises. — thermoluminescent, adj.

See also: Heat

Translations

termoluminescenza

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heat

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