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autoluminescence

noun
au·​to·​luminescence
plural -s

Definition of autoluminescence

: luminescence of a substance (such as a radioactive material) due to energy originating within itself

First Known Use of autoluminescence

1904, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for autoluminescence

aut- + luminescence

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