bioluminescence

== English == === Etymology === From bio- +‎ luminescence. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ Hyphenation: bi‧o‧lu‧mi‧nes‧cence === Noun === bioluminescence (countable and uncountable, plural bioluminescences) (biology, biochemistry) The emission of light by a living organism (such as a firefly). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== bioluminescently bioluminescent bioluminesce ==== Translations ==== === See also === biofluorescence chemoluminescence luciferase == French == === Etymology === From bio- +‎ luminescence. === Pronunciation === === Noun === bioluminescence f (plural bioluminescences) bioluminescence ==== Related terms ==== bioluminescent