Bioluminescence

(n) //ˌbaɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnesns//

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.

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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

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