Light
Light noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: he read poetry to her by the light of the moon
Luminescence is a synonym for light in brightness topic. In some cases you can use "Luminescence" instead a noun "Light", when it comes to topics like illumination, glisten, gentle radiance.
Luminescence
Luminescence noun - The steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible.
Usage example: we could see inside the cave even without a flashlight because of the luminescence coming from some of the fungus on the walls
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Synonyms for Luminescence
Light is a synonym for luminescence in brightness topic. You can use "Light" instead a noun "Luminescence", if it concerns topics such as glisten, gentle radiance.
Nearby Words: luminesce, luminescent, luminescing
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