nightglow
- noun
- /ˈnaɪtɡloʊ/
- Specialized
:
luz nocturna
- Sailors often marvel at the nightglow that appears on the ocean's surface during warm nights.
Examples
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The nightglow from the bioluminescent algae was mesmerizing.
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The beach was illuminated by the mysterious nightglow of tiny plankton in the water.
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After the rain, a soft nightglow could be seen shimmering on the wet pavement.
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Have you ever seen the nightglow in the ocean?
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The ocean was illuminated by a soft nightglow as bioluminescent organisms shimmered beneath the surface.
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After the rain, the wet pavement reflected the nightglow of the streetlights, creating a magical scene.
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As we walked along the beach, the gentle nightglow from the waves filled the air with an enchanting light.
Synonyms
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3.7
A small, weak light that appears briefly
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6.6
A faint light in the sky after the sun has set
A faint natural light in the night sky from chemicals reacting high in the atmosphere
Natural light in the night sky from the air or distant stars, not from city lights
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nightglow comes from the parts night ('night') and glow ('to shine softly'). Think of tiny plankton or wet ground that gives a soft light after dark, so nightglow means a faint light you can see at night.