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lu·mi·nes·cent

 (lo͞o′mə-nĕs′ənt)
adj.
Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence.

[Latin lūmen, lūmin-, light; see lumen + -escent.]
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Adj.1.luminescent - emitting light not caused by heat
light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"
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luminescent

adjective glowing, shining, fluorescent, radiant, luminous, Day-Glo, phosphorescent, effulgent a ghostly luminescent glow
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luminescenční

luminescent

adjlumineszierend (spec), → leuchtend
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A technology from Russia for obtaining luminescent ceramics which may become a cheaper alternative to modern light sources is being developed.
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When the device is relaxed, the cracks of rigid UV-shielding film close up, and thus the UV-shielding layer can effectively block UV radiation and the system is not luminescent.