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sonoluminescence

noun
son·​o·​luminescence

Definition of sonoluminescence

: the emission of light by various liquids when traversed by high-frequency sound or ultrasonic waves of suitable intensity

History and Etymology for sonoluminescence

son- + luminescence

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