luminesces
Shines without heat
Luminesces is the verb form of luminescence—to emit light without heat, as through chemical or biological processes rather than burning.
Fireflies luminesce.
So do certain deep-sea creatures and glow-in-the-dark materials.
The word describes cold light: The plankton luminesced in the wake of the boat.
Ultraviolet radiation source
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- neonInert illuminating element
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
- optical brightenerChemical that enhances perceived whiteness
reactive · scorpion · tonic water · minerals · phosphor
Bioluminescent nocturnal beetle
- glowwormBioluminescent beetle larva
- jellyfishDrifting marine stinger
- dinoflagellateDual-flagellated marine microorganism
- anglerfishBioluminescent deep-sea predator
foxfire · plankton · mushroom · squid · lanternfish
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- blazeIntense burning fire
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sparkleEmit flashing light
shine · effulgence · resplendence · intense · bright · vivid · coruscation · scintillation
Lingering light or feeling
- glow-in-the-darkLuminous without power source
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- chargedFormally accused of crime
blacklight
Ultraviolet radiation source
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
- neonInert illuminating element
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
optical brightener · reactive · scorpion · tonic water · minerals · phosphor
firefly
Bioluminescent nocturnal beetle
- glowwormBioluminescent beetle larva
- jellyfishDrifting marine stinger
- dinoflagellateDual-flagellated marine microorganism
anglerfish · foxfire · plankton · mushroom · squid · lanternfish
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
faint · dim · halo · aura · moonlit · candlelit · ember · warm · ethereal · suffuse
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
sparkle · shine · effulgence · resplendence · intense · bright · vivid · coruscation · scintillation · beaming
afterglow
Lingering light or feeling
- glow-in-the-darkLuminous without power source
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- decayGradual organic breakdown
charged · stars · toys · paint · watch dial · radium · tritium
luminescesdarkens
Becomes less bright
dims · goes dark · fades · extinguishes · blacks out
- luminescent paintLight-emitting surface coating
luminescent, luminescence, bioluminescent, bioluminescence, luminesce, luminescing, luminescences, luminescently