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luminescence Synonyms

Another word for luminescence

Choosing another word for luminescence that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The emission of light by a substance that has not been heated, caused instead by chemical reactions, electrical energy, or subatomic motions.

Usage Example

"The marine biologist studied the eerie blue glow of the deep-sea jellyfish."

Strong
glow
luminosity
radiance
phosphorescence
fluorescence
Weak
incandescence

Opposites of luminescence

The opposite of luminescence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

darkness
obscurity
See all opposites of luminescence

• Nearby Words

lumberyard
lumen
luminary
luminescence
luminescent
luminosity
luminous

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Luminescence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/luminescence
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