luminescent
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lu·mi·nes·cent
(lo͞o′mə-nĕs′ənt)adj.
Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence.
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Adj. | 1. | luminescent - emitting light not caused by heat light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" |
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luminescent
adjective glowing, shining, fluorescent, radiant, luminous, Day-Glo, phosphorescent, effulgent a ghostly luminescent glow
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luminescenční
luminescent
adj → lumineszierend (spec), → leuchtend
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