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bioluminescence

/ˌbaɪəˈlʊmɪnəsəns/ noun · British & US
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What does bioluminescence mean?

noun

The production and emission of light by a living organism, such as a firefly or a glowworm, as a result of a chemical reaction within the organism.

Example

"The beach was filled with a magical glow as the waves washed over the bioluminescent plankton."

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