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luminescent

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lu·mi·nes·cent  (lm-nsnt)
adj.
Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence.

[Latin lmen, lmin-, light; see lumen + -escent.]
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Adj.1.luminescent - emitting light not caused by heat
light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"

luminescent
adjective glowing, shining, fluorescent, radiant, luminous, Day-Glo, phosphorescent, effulgent a ghostly luminescent glow
Translations
luminescent
adjlumineszierend (spec), → leuchtend


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