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bioluminescent

/ˌbaɪəˈlʊmɪnəsənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does bioluminescent mean?

adjective

Giving off light, typically in the form of a glow, as a result of a chemical reaction within a living organism.

Example

"The beach was filled with a bioluminescent glow as the waves crashed against the shore."

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