photoluminescence
[ foh-tuh-loo-muh-nes-uhns ]
nounPhysics.
luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation.
Origin of photoluminescence
1First recorded in 1885–90; photo- + luminescence
Other words from photoluminescence
- pho·to·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for photoluminescence
photoluminescence
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns) /
noun
luminescence resulting from the absorption of light or infrared or ultraviolet radiation
Derived forms of photoluminescence
- photoluminescent, adjective
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