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Meaning of "luminescence" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LUMINESCENCE

From Latin lūmen light.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LUMINESCENCE

luminescence  [ˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUMINESCENCE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Luminescence 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 LUMINESCENCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

luminescence

Luminescence

Luminescence is emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; it is thus a form of cold body radiation. It can be caused by chemical reactions, electrical energy, subatomic motions, or stress on a crystal. This distinguishes luminescence from incandescence, which is light emitted by a substance as a result of heating. Historically, radioactivity was thought of as a form of "radio-luminescence", although it is today considered to be separate since it involves more than electromagnetic radiation. The term 'luminescence' was introduced in 1888 by Eilhard Wiedemann. The dials, hands, scales and signs of aviation and navigational instruments and markings are often coated with luminescent materials in a process known as 'luminising'.

Definition of luminescence in the English dictionary

The definition of luminescence in the dictionary is the emission of light at low temperatures by any process other than incandescence, such as phosphorescence or chemiluminescence. Other definition of luminescence is the light emitted by such a process.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUMINESCENCE


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

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUMINESCENCE

luminance
luminant
luminaria
luminaries
luminarism
luminarist
luminary
lumination
lumine
luminesce
luminescent
luminiferous
luminism
luminosities
luminosity
luminous
luminous efficacy
luminous efficiency
luminous energy
luminous exitance

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUMINESCENCE

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 luminescence in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «luminescence» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUMINESCENCE

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

Translator English - Chinese

发光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luminiscencia
570 millions of speakers

English

luminescence
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

luminescence
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التلألؤ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

люминесценции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

luminescência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলোক বিকিরণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luminescence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luminescence
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lumineszenz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

発光
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Luminescence
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phát quang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளிர்வு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ल्युमिनेसिसन्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ışıldama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

luminescenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

luminescencji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

люмінесценції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

luminiscență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωταύγεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

luminessensie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

luminescens
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

luminescens
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of luminescence

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMINESCENCE»

The term «luminescence» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.675 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUMINESCENCE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «luminescence» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «luminescence» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUMINESCENCE»

Discover the use of luminescence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to luminescence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Luminescence: From Theory to Applications
Adopting a didactical approach, Professor Ronda discusses all the underlying principles, such that both researchers as well as beginners in the field will profit from this book.
Cornelis R. Ronda, 2007
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Lanthanide Luminescence: Photophysical, Analytical and ...
Numerous applications are based on their unique luminescent properties, which are highlighted in this volume.
Pekka Hänninen, Harri Härmä, 2011
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Optically Stimulated Luminescence: Fundamentals and Applications
This text covers, in a readable manner, advanced modern applications of the technique, how it can play a useful role in different areas of dosimetry and how to approach the challenges presented when working with optically stimulated ...
Eduardo G. Yukihara, Stephen W. S. McKeever, 2011
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Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimetry
In this book we have attempted to synthesize the major advances in the field, covering both fundamental understanding and the many applications. The latter serve to demonstrate the success and popularity of OSL as a dosimetry method.
L. Boetter-Jensen, S.W.S. McKeever, A.G. Wintle, 2003
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Luminescence and the Solid State
Since the first date of publication of this book in 1991, the subject of phosphors and luminescence has assumed even more importance in the overall scheme of technological development.
Richard C. Ropp, 2004
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Solid State Luminescence: Theory, Materials, and Devices
Written by an international team of authors, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the physics and technology of luminescent materials for lighting, display and special applications.
A. H. Kitai, 1993
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Luminescence Spectroscopy of Semiconductors
Semiconductor luminescence has been a rapidly expanding field over the last 50 years. This text reviews the whole subject of semiconductor luminescence in one volume
Ivan Pelant, Jan Valenta, 2012
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Modern Luminescence Spectroscopy of Minerals and Materials
Specialists in the fields of solid state physics, chemistry and spectroscopy will find a wealth of new information in this unique book.
Michael Gaft, Renata Reisfeld, Gerard Panczer, 2005
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Luminescence of Solids
Luminescence of Solids gathers together much of the latest work on luminescent inorganic materials and new physical phenomena.
D.R. Vij, 1998
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Thermally and Optically Stimulated Luminescence: A ...
Thermally and Optically Stimulated Luminescence: A Simulation Approach describes these phenomena, the relevant theoretical models and their prediction, using both approximations and numerical simulation.
Reuven Chen, Vasilis Pagonis, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUMINESCENCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term luminescence is used in the context of the following news items.
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Reading comics on cell phones changes the way the medium works …
It has the general heft and size of a book, it can store thousands of pages, and the backlit screen imparts a luminescence to the artwork. I never ... «A.V. Club Austin, Jul 15»
2
Wild Things: Beginner's guide to moths : Times Argus Online
And once we lure them with luminescence, we find an astonishing diversity of animals that come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. «Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Jul 15»
3
Book review: "The Art of Forgery," by Noah Charney
Van Meegeren's Vermeers had little of the delicate luminescence of the real thing, but he convinced the experts that they were the artist's early ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
4
Lynn Youngblood: Lightning bugs put on a backyard show
The eggs themselves may even show a touch of luminescence. Although the adults are harmless, the larvae are voracious predators that eat ... «Blue Springs Examiner, Jul 15»
5
Study could lead to a new class of materials for making LEDs
... a postdoctoral scholar in Duan's lab, created the first multilayer molybdenum disulfide device that shows strong luminescence when electrical ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
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UCLA study could lead to a new class of materials for making LEDs …
... a postdoctoral scholar in Duan's lab, created the first multilayer molybdenum disulfide device that shows strong luminescence when electrical ... «Nanotechnology News, Jul 15»
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GI Journo heads into the Abyss of Auckland
... than a century thanks largely to the glow-worms that turn the stone walls and ceilings into a 24/7 constellation of spectacular luminescence. «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
Walter Hollis “Butch” Hazelton, Jr.
He continued to use his degree in engineering for Loctite Luminescence, Allied Signal and Woodstock Soapstone over the many years he lived ... «Valley News, Jul 15»
9
Laura Craik: Royal retouching, barred bras and cocktail curiosities
... and the rest of the Royal Family's, which shine out from Mario Testino's christening pictures with Kardashian-like luminescence. It is a wonder ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
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Double miscut substrates yield superior quantum wells
Both of these weaknesses hamper the fabrication of high-performance lasers: Broad luminescence distributes carriers over many non-lasing ... «Compound Semiconductor, Jul 15»

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