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luminesce
(redirected from luminescing)

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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.]

luminesce [ˌluːmɪˈnɛs]
vb
(Physics / General Physics) (intr) to exhibit luminescence
[back formation from luminescent]
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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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Synthesis and characterization of strongly luminescing ZnS-capped CdSe nanocrystals.
Brightec's patented night luminescent photographic paper is ideal for printing high-quality pictures that appear normal in conventional light but light up with full photographic detail in lower light or darkness, dramatically outshining commonplace "glow-in-the-dark" products and luminescing overnight.
National Laboratory have applied techniques from nuclear fusion research to model the behavior of the gas inside a luminescing bubble.
 
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