chemiluminescence
noun
chemi·lu·mi·nes·cence
ˌke-mē-ˌlü-mə-ˈne-sᵊn(t)s 
ˌkē-
: luminescence (such as bioluminescence) due to chemical reaction
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This is a type of chemiluminescence, which is when light is emitted from a chemical reaction, according to National Geographic.
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
One of them is called chemiluminescence -- light produced by chemical processes.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2012
Bioluminescence occurs during a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence – where chemical energy converts to radiant energy.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2022
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 4 June 2024
One of them is called chemiluminescence -- light produced by chemical processes.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2012
Bioluminescence occurs during a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence – where chemical energy converts to radiant energy.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 June 2022
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“Chemiluminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemiluminescence. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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chemiluminescence
noun
che·mi·lu·mi·nes·cence
ˌkem-i-ˌlü-mə-ˈnes-ᵊn(t)s, ˌkē-mi-
: luminescence (as bioluminescence) due to chemical reaction usually at low temperatures
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