luminescent

The definition of luminescent is something or someone that glows or emits light.

(adjective)

A lamp that emits bright light is an example of something that would be described as luminescent.

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See luminescent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, exhibiting, or capable of exhibiting luminescence

Origin: < L lumen, light + -escent

See luminescent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence.

Origin:

Origin: Latin lūmen, lūmin-, light; see lumen

Origin: + -escent

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