photoluminescence

pho·to·lu·mi·nes·cence

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [foh-tuh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
- /ˌfoʊ təˌlu məˈnɛs əns/
- /fˌəʊtəʊlˌuːmɪnˈesəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-tuh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns]
- /ˌfoʊ təˌlu məˈnɛs əns/

Definitions of photoluminescence word

noun photoluminescence luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation. 1
noun photoluminescence luminescence resulting from the absorption of light or infrared or ultraviolet radiation 0
noun photoluminescence luminescence in response to excitation by light, as in fluorescence and phosphorescence 0

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Origin of photoluminescence

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; photo- + luminescence

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Parts of speech for Photoluminescence

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photoluminescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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