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bioluminescence
CIDE DICTIONARY
bioluminescence, n. [Gr. bi`os life + luminescence.].
a type of luminescence produced by biological or biochemical processes, such as a glowworm glow or the action of luciferase on luciferin. A well-known example is that of firefly luminescence . See also luciferin. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bioluminescence, n. the emission of light by living organisms such as the firefly and glow-worm.
Derivative
bioluminescent adj.
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