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lucigen

lucigen

9.9
A material that gives light when you turn it on or add a chemical
  • noun
  • /ˈluːsɪdʒən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sustancia luminiscente
  • When mixed with the solution, the lucigen produced a bright blue glow.

Examples

  • Engineers are testing a lucigen that could improve the efficiency of LED lights.

  • The laboratory used lucigen to illuminate the samples.

  • The researchers developed a new lucigen for use in emergency exit signs.

  • Scientists are studying lucigens for their potential applications.

  • The researchers developed a new lucigen for use in emergency exit signs.

  • When mixed with the solution, the lucigen produced a bright blue glow.

  • Engineers are testing a lucigen that could improve the efficiency of LED lights.

Synonyms

light source
vslucigen
12 3.0

A thing like a lamp or candle that makes a place bright so you can see

is a material that emits light when activated rather than a device
radiant
vslucigen
  • Specialized
3 6.7

A thing that gives off light or heat

is a material that emits light when triggered by chemicals or electricity
illuminant
vslucigen
  • Specialized
1 8.4

Something that gives light, like a lamp or bulb

is specifically a material emitting light when activated chemically or electrically
1 3.9

A thing that gives light so you can see

is a material that produces light by chemical or electrical action

How Bright

phosphor
  • Specialized
4 8.8
lucigen
  • Specialized
9.9
glow
119 1.0

Surface Forms

lucigen singular
lucigens plural

Etymology

Lucigen comes from the Latin parts luc- 'light' and -gen 'to produce', as in lucid and generate. So a lucigen is a substance that 'produces light', which is why it glows when activated.