bioluminescence

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/

Noun

bioluminescence

1. (biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

Related terms

• bioluminescently
• bioluminescent
• bioluminesce

Translations

• French: bioluminescence
• German: Biolumineszenz
• Italian: bioluminescenza
• Portuguese: bioluminescência
• Russian: биолюминесце́нция
• Spanish: bioluminiscencia

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