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PRONUNCIATION OF BIOLUMINESCENCE

bioluminescence  [ˌbaɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIOLUMINESCENCE

noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bioluminescence is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BIOLUMINESCENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bioluminescence

Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. Bioluminescence occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms and terrestrial invertebrates. Some symbiotic organisms carried within larger organisms produce light.

Definition of bioluminescence in the English dictionary

The definition of bioluminescence in the dictionary is the production of light by living organisms as a result of the oxidation of a light-producing substance by the enzyme luciferase: occurs in many marine organisms, insects such as the firefly, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BIOLUMINESCENCE


adolescence
ˌædəˈlɛsəns
cathodoluminescence
ˌkæθədəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
chemiluminescence
ˌkɛmɪˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
coalescence
ˌkəʊəˈlɛsəns
convalescence
ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsəns
electroluminescence
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
essence
ˈɛsəns
florescence
flɔːˈrɛsəns
fluorescence
ˌflʊəˈrɛsəns
immunofluorescence
ˌɪmjʊnəʊflʊəˈrɛsəns
juvenescence
ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɛsəns
luminescence
ˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
obsolescence
ˌɒbsəˈlɛsəns
photoluminescence
ˌfəʊtəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
quintessence
kwɪnˈtɛsəns
radioluminescence
ˌreɪdɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
sonoluminescence
ˌsəʊnəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
spinescence
spaɪˈnɛsəns
thermoluminescence
ˌθɜːməʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns
triboluminescence
ˌtraɪbəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BIOLUMINESCENCE

biological clock
biological control
biological diversity
biological father
biological half-life
biological marker
biological mother
biological parents
biological shield
biological warfare
biological weapon
biologically
biologics
biologism
biologist
biologistic
biology
bioluminescent
biolysis
biolytic

WORDS THAT END LIKE BIOLUMINESCENCE

at your convenience
car licence
concupiscence
dehiscence
driving licence
effervescence
evanescence
export licence
gaming licence
inflorescence
innocence
licence
magnificence
off-licence
provisional driving licence
pubescence
reminiscence
renascence
road-fund licence
senescence
translucence

Synonyms and antonyms of bioluminescence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bioluminescence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIOLUMINESCENCE

Find out the translation of bioluminescence to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bioluminescence from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bioluminescence» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

生物发光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bioluminiscencia
570 millions of speakers

English

bioluminescence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bioluminescence
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تلألؤ بيولوجي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

биолюминесценции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bioluminescência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bioluminescence
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bioluminescence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bioluminescence
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Biolumineszenz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生物発光
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생물 발광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bioluminescence
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phát quang sinh học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உயிர் பொருள்கள் வெளியேற்றும் ஒளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बायोल्युमिनेसिसन्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

biyolüminesans
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bioluminescenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bioluminescencji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біолюмінесценції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bioluminescence
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βιοφωτισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bioluminescentie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bioluminescens
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bioluminescens
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bioluminescence

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOLUMINESCENCE»

The term «bioluminescence» is regularly used and occupies the 98.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIOLUMINESCENCE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bioluminescence

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIOLUMINESCENCE»

Discover the use of bioluminescence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bioluminescence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bioluminescence: Living Lights, Lights for Living
Bioluminescence is everywhere on earth—most of all in the ocean, from angler fish in the depths to flashing dinoflagellates at the surface.
Thérèse Wilson, 2013
2
Bioluminescence: Chemical Principles and Methods
This book is an authoritative monograph on the recent progresses in the chemistry of bioluminescence.
Osamu Shimomura, 2012
3
Bioluminescence: Methods and Protocols
Also opening up the possibility to visualize and quantify biological mechanisms in real-time and in in vivo settings, the volume also describes the in vivo study of bacterial or viral infections, transplanted cells, stem cells proliferation ...
Preston B. Rich, Christelle Douillet, 2012
4
Bioluminescence for Food and Environmental Microbiological ...
This tutorial text provides an introduction to basics of bioluminescent methods used for rapid analysis of microbiological safety and quality of food and environmental samples.
Lubov Brovko, 2007
5
Chemi- and Bioluminescence
This massive volume provides thorough coverage on the emission of light produced by chemical and electrical action, by physiological processes, or by friction.
Burr, 1985
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Chemiluminescence and Bioluminescence: Past, Present and Future
This comprehensive overview of chemiluminescence and bioluminescence covers historical developments, fundamental principles, recent advances, instrumentation, and applications.
Aldo Roda, 2010
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Bioluminescence & Chemiluminescence: Progress & Current ...
This volume presents a compilation of the latest developments from key experts and leading-edge researchers in this area.
‎2002
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Bioluminescence and chemiluminescence: fundamentals and ...
This volume contains the papers presented at the 8th International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence held at the University of Cambridge in September 1994.
Andrew Keith Campbell, Larry J. Kricka, P. E. Stanley, 1994
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Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence
This volume contains cutting-edge contributions from most of the world's leading researchers in this field.
‎2001
10
Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence
This book affords a glimpse of the state of the art of a rapidly advancing field, and presents to users of these methods a detailed reference of current activities in the field.
Marlene A. DeLuca, Miriam M. Ziegler, Thomas O. Baldwin, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIOLUMINESCENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bioluminescence is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 Crazy Facts About Sharks, In Honor Of Shark Week
It's been discovered that two smaller species of shark actually use bioluminescence on their stomachs to hide themselves. They're protecting ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
2
Word on the Street: July 2015
7/17-7/18: Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour with Space Coast River Tours. The time has come when the waters of the Banana River Lagoon ... «Beachside Resident, Jul 15»
3
Bioluminescent worms: Photographer's stunning images of 'natural …
... bioluminescent worms flood ancient limestone caves with eerie blue-green light. "Bioluminescence is truly one of nature's miracles,” he says. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Scientists trick mosquitoes into not biting with skin bacteria
For example, quorum sensing can trigger the formation of biofilms or activation bioluminescence. The team behind this mosquito research ... «Geek, Jul 15»
5
British Columbia floats your boat. Or plane.
It's bioluminescence, produced by the plankton and tiny marine animals that thrive here. With each stroke, the depths sparkle like a gigantic ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Wildbuzz: Flash mobs of the night | Chandigarh NYOOOZ
I will now let Bhide`s words take over: "Fireflies are insects which produce bioluminescence due to reaction of calcium, ATP and luciferin with ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
7
'Fire Works' kindled by life
Luciferin reacts with oxygen to create blue- greenish light. Bioluminescence is a 'cold light.' It means less than 20 percent of the light generates ... «nation.lk - The Nation Newspaper, Jul 15»
8
Interesting facts on fireflies
The males use “bioluminescence” to attract the females. 4.) Fireflies are not really flies. They are beetles. 5.) New Hampshire has 20 species of ... «WMUR Manchester, Jul 15»
9
Chemists reveal how fireflies got their glow
Bioluminescence is an intriguing phenomenon that has many potential applications, from drug testing and monitoring water contamination to ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Bioluminescent glow worms turn 30-million-year-old caves into alien …
... he's hoping to develop the series of photos into a full multimedia exhibition, incorporating time-lapses and other forms of bioluminescence. «The Verge, Jul 15»

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