bioluminescent
|bi-o-lu-mi-nes-cent|
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/
natural light emission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bioluminescent' originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and the Latin word 'lumin' meaning 'light'.
Historical Evolution
'bioluminescent' evolved from the combination of 'bio-' and 'luminescent', which was first used in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'light produced by living organisms', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
emitting light naturally by living organisms, such as fireflies or certain types of jellyfish.
The bioluminescent algae lit up the waves as they crashed onto the shore.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 11:06