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bioluminescence

  • noun
  • bi·o·lu·mi·nes·cence
  • /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/

The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly).

Related words

  • autobioluminescence

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