BIOLUMINESCENCE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word bioluminescence. (close relations)
bioluminescent
Best Alternative Words for BIOLUMINESCENCE
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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 |