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luminophore

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lu⋅mi⋅no⋅phore

  [loo-muh-nuh-fawr, -fohr]
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–noun Physics, Chemistry.
a molecule or group of molecules that emits light when illuminated.
Also, lu⋅mi⋅no⋅phor.

Origin:
1905–10; < L lūmin- (see lumen ) + -o- + -phore
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luminophore lu·mi·no·phore (l&oomacr;'mə-nə-fôr')
n.
An atom or atomic grouping that when present in an organic compound increases the ability of the compound to luminesce.

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