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Definition of "luminescent" []

  • Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "luminescent" in a sentence
  • "This glowing Martian baby lamp also comes in luminescent orange and blue."
  • "In a few years flat TV screens in luminescent plastic may have become a reality."
  • "Some of the most 'luminescent' individuals are almost without words - they operate within a"