luminescence
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The determination to find greatness in the ordinary gives “Song Sung Blue” a magical, unforced luminescence that much more immodest films usually lack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Their luminescence highlights the crowd while also creating a more intimate, reflective atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
The scientists used a technique called luminescence dating to work out the age of the star dune.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024
Instead, Naka's team cooled the diamond crystal to cryogenic temperatures, obtaining nine peaks on the deep-ultraviolet absorption spectrum, compared to the usual four using luminescence.
From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2024
Sierra squinted into the shifting luminescence of the moon’s reflection, trying to adjust her eyes, and then she was sure of it: A glow was rising beneath her.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing luminescence
Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
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Power Suffix: -escence
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Physical Science - Energy - Introductory
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