radioluminescence

[ rey-dee-oh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊˌlu məˈnɛs əns /

noun Physics.

luminescence induced by nuclear radiation.

Origin of radioluminescence

First recorded in 1910–15; radio- + luminescence

OTHER WORDS FROM radioluminescence

ra·di·o·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for radioluminescence

radioluminescence
/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns) /

noun

physics luminescence that is induced by radiation from a radioactive material

Derived forms of radioluminescence

radioluminescent, adjective