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English
Etymology
From bio- + luminescence.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/
- Hyphenation: bi‧o‧lu‧mi‧nes‧cence
Noun
bioluminescence (countable and uncountable, plural bioluminescences)
- (biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).
Derived terms
Translations
emission of light by a living organism
See also
French
Etymology
From bio- + luminescence.
Pronunciation
Noun
bioluminescence f (plural bioluminescences)
- bioluminescence