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thermoluminescence
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ther·mo·lu·mi·nes·cence  (thûrm-lm-nsns)
n.
A phenomenon in which certain minerals release previously absorbed radiation upon being moderately heated.
thermo·lumi·nescent adj.
thermoluminescence [ˌθɜːməʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns]
n
(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
thermoluminescent  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
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