word
bioluminescence
by-oh-loo-mih-NES-ens
ˌbaɪoʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
bioluminescence
Dictionary meaning
The production and emission of light by living organisms such as fireflies and deep-sea fish.
Examples
- Bioluminescence in the plankton made the night waves glow blue.
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