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luminescent

lu·mi·nes·cence
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
    • /ˌlu məˈnɛs əns/
    • /ˌluː.mɪˈnes.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
    • /ˌlu məˈnɛs əns/

Definitions of luminescent word

  • noun luminescent the emission of light not caused by incandescence and occurring at a temperature below that of incandescent bodies. 1
  • noun luminescent the light produced by such an emission. 1
  • noun luminescent Emitting light by luminescence. 1
  • adjective luminescent glowing, bright or light 1
  • adjective luminescent of, exhibiting, or capable of exhibiting luminescence 0
See all 5 definitions of luminescent

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Origin of luminescent

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin lūmin- (see lumen) + -escence

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Parts of speech for Luminescent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Luminescent

luminescent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for luminescent

adj luminescent

  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
  • effulgent — shining forth brilliantly; radiant.
  • luminous — radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
  • radiant — emitting rays of light; shining; bright: the radiant sun; radiant colors.
  • fluorescent — possessing the property of fluorescence; exhibiting fluorescence.

adjective luminescent

All 8 Synonyms of luminescent

Antonyms for luminescent

adj luminescent

  • obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • shinier — bright or glossy in appearance.
All 3 Antonyms of luminescent

Top questions with luminescent

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