bioluminescence

 
Pronunciation: /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the biochemical emission of light by living organisms such as glow-worms and deep-sea fish.
  • the light emitted by organisms such as glow-worms and deep-sea fish.

Derivatives

bioluminescent

adjective