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Noun: chemiluminescence  ,ke-mee,loo-mu'ne-sun(t)s
  1. Luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies
    "Chemiluminescence is used in some types of chemical analysis and medical diagnostics"

Derived forms: chemiluminescences

Type of: luminescence

Encyclopedia: Chemiluminescence