Bioluminescence
Meaning
Light produced by living organisms, such as fireflies or some deep-sea fish, through a chemical reaction
Pronunciation
UK /ˌbaɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnesns/
US /ˌbaɪoʊˌluːmɪˈnesns/
Example Sentences
- Some deep-sea fish produce their own light through a process called bioluminescence.
- This trick, called bioluminescence, is less a novelty than a language.
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What Makes the Deep Ocean Mysterious?The deep ocean covers more than half of Earth's surface, yet most of it remains completely unknown. Scientists have explored less than twenty percent of the ocean floor. The deeper you go, the darker...Read story 
Creatures That Glow in the Deepest Ocean DarknessFar below the last trace of sunlight, the ocean runs a light show that never stops. In this permanent midnight, most of the animals make their own light. This trick, called bioluminescence, is less a...Read story
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