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triboluminescence

tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cence
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trahy-boh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns, trib-oh-]
    • /ˌtraɪ boʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns, ˌtrɪb oʊ-/
    • /trˌaɪbəlˌuːmɪnˈesəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trahy-boh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns, trib-oh-]
    • /ˌtraɪ boʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns, ˌtrɪb oʊ-/

Definitions of triboluminescence word

  • noun triboluminescence luminescence produced by friction, usually within a crystalline substance. 1
  • noun triboluminescence luminescence produced by friction, such as the emission of light when certain crystals are crushed 0
  • noun triboluminescence luminescence resulting from friction, observed at the surface of certain crystalline materials 0
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Origin of triboluminescence

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; tribo- + luminescence

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Parts of speech for Triboluminescence

noun
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triboluminescence popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% 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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