luminophore

or lu·mi·no·phor

[ loo-muh-nuh-fawr, -fohr ]
/ ˈlu mə nəˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr /

noun Physics, Chemistry.

a molecule or group of molecules that emits light when illuminated.

Origin of luminophore

1905–10; < Latin lūmin- (see lumen) + -o- + -phore

Medical definitions for luminophore

luminophore
[ lōōmə-nə-fôr′ ]

n.

An atom or atomic grouping that when present in an organic compound increases the ability of the compound to luminesce.