- luciferins
- Chemical substances present in certain luminous organisms that, when acted upon by luciferases, produce bioluminescence. [L. lux, light + fero. to bear]
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Lucifer — [ The poem uses the name Lucifer only three times, as against 72 mentions of Satan ] Gustave Doré s illustration for Paradise Lost by John Milton.] Lucifer is a name frequently given to Satan in Christian belief. This usage stems from a… … Wikipedia
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luminescence — luminescent, adj. /looh meuh nes euhns/, n. 1. the emission of light not caused by incandescence and occurring at a temperature below that of incandescent bodies. 2. the light produced by such an emission. [1885 90; < L lumin (see LUMEN) +… … Universalium
bioluminescence — 1. Light produced by certain organisms from the oxidation of luciferins through the action of luciferases and with negligible production of heat, chemical energy being converted directly into light energy. SYN: cold light (1). 2. Any … Medical dictionary
luciferases — Enzymes present in certain luminous organisms that act to bring about the oxidation of luciferins; energy produced in the process is liberated as bioluminescence; such enzymes can be used to detect very low concentrations of metabolites … Medical dictionary
