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luminesce

/luːmɪˈnɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does luminesce mean?

verb

To give off light, typically in the form of rays or a glow, without heat or light from an external source. To shine with a soft, gentle light.

Example

"The fireflies began to luminesce as the sun set, lighting up the evening sky."

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