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luminesce
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lu·mi·nesce  (lm-ns)
intr.v. lu·mi·nesced, lu·mi·nesc·ing, lu·mi·nesc·es
To be or become luminescent.
[Back-formation from luminescence.]
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Verb1.luminesce - be or become luminescent; exhibit luminescence
shine, reflect - be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
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