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BIOLUMINESCENCE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word bioluminescence. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word bioluminescence. (close relations)
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fluorescence
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength

glow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an alert and refreshed state

• light from nonthermal sources

• the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised

• a feeling of considerable warmth

• a steady even light without flames

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

• an appearance of reflected light

verb

• emit a steady even light without flames

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• shine intensely, as if with heat

• be exuberant or high-spirited

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

luminescence
nounn
noun

• light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures

• light from nonthermal sources

phosphorescence
nounn
noun

• a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased

radiance
nounn
noun

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

• an attractive combination of good health and happiness

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for bioluminescence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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