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thermoluminescence

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(-lo̵̅o̅′mə nes′əns)

noun

the release in the form of light of stored energy from a substance when it is heated

Origin: thermo- + luminescence

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thermoluminescent adjective

See thermoluminescence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A phenomenon in which certain minerals release previously absorbed radiation upon being moderately heated.

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therˌmo·luˌmi·nesˈcent adjective

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