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ˌbiolumiˈnescence Biol.
[bio-.]
The emission of light by living organisms; also, the light so produced. Hence ˌbiolumiˈnescent a.
1916E. N. Harvey in Amer. Jrnl. Physiol. XLI. 449 (title) Studies on Bioluminescence. 1929Biol. Abstr. (Index) 2366/3 Bioluminescent bacteria. 1936Mind XLV. 69 Bio-luminescent fluids. 1953J. Ramsbottom Mushrooms & Toadstools xiv. 157 The phenomenon of bioluminescence is widespread in the animal kingdom, examples occurring in at least thirty-nine orders. 1954Lancet 25 Dec. 1317/1 Several substances, under the appropriate stimulus, can emit light, and so far the compounds responsible for bioluminescence have not been conclusively identified. |