bioluminescent
pronunciation
How to pronounce bioluminescent in British English:
UK [baɪə'lu:mɪnsnt]
How to pronounce bioluminescent in American English:
US [baɪə'lumɪnsnt]
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- Adjective:
- (of living organisms) emitting light
Word Origin
- bioluminescent (adj.)
- also bio-luminescent, 1929; see bioluminescence.
Example
- 1. The lighting idea was inspired by bioluminescent deep sea creatures .
- 2. This lamp uses bioluminescent bacteria to light up a room , a component of the weirdly compelling microbial home concept .
- 3. I know it sounds strange , but these tiny creatures are bioluminescent , so eco-enthusiasts think they could make great , environmentally friendly lamps .
- 4. They took genes from fireflies and bioluminescent marine bacteria and modified them to produce a genetic package that can be easily added to other organisms to make them glow .
- 5. Jan van der meer at the university of lausanne in switzerland is taking the idea of using bioluminescent bacteria as pollution monitors a step further , by tinkering with their genetics .