word
bioluminescence
BY-oh-loo-mih-NES-ents
ˌbaɪoʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
bioluminescence
Dictionary meaning
The production of light by living organisms through chemical reactions.
History and origin
Greek bios + Latin lumen.
Examples
- The waves glowed with bioluminescence as plankton were disturbed.
Common mispronunciations
bio-loo-min-ESS-ence
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