bioluminescence
nounUS /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/
Etymology From bio- + luminescence.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).
- Derived terms
- autobioluminescence
- Related terms
- bioluminescently, bioluminescent, bioluminesce, biofluorescence, chemoluminescence, luciferase