triboluminescence

triboluminescence
Luminosity produced by friction. [G. tribo, to rub, + luminescence]

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tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cence 'trī-bō-.lü-mə-'nes-ən(t)s, 'trib-ō- n luminescence due to friction
tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cent -ənt adj

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tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cence (tri″bo-loo″mĭ-nesґəns) [Gr. tribein to rub + luminescence] luminescence produced by mechanical energy, as by the grinding, rubbing, or breaking of certain crystals.

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