luminescence
Example Sentences
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This action inspires lovely, shimmering visuals of delicate luminescence, but Mr. Cameron’s references to becoming one with the environment would make the most earnest hippie folk singer blush.
Their luminescence highlights the crowd while also creating a more intimate, reflective atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times
First, the researchers looked at the luminescence of the bands in the coral.
From Science Daily
The scientists used a technique called luminescence dating to work out the age of the star dune.
From BBC
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
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