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Noun: chemiluminescence  `ke-mu`loo-mu'ne-sun(t)s
  1. Luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies

Derived forms: chemiluminescences

See also: chemiluminescent

Type of: luminescence

Encyclopedia: Chemiluminescence