Meaning Of The Word Bioluminescence

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What's The Definition Of Bioluminescence?

bioluminescence in American English
the production of light by living organisms, as by fireflies or many deep-water cephalopods
noun: the production of light by living organisms

bioluminescence in British English
noun: the production of light by living organisms as a result of the oxidation of a light-producing substance (luciferin) by the enzyme luciferase: occurs in many marine organisms, insects such as the firefly, etc

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