triboluminescence [trahy-boh-loo-muh-nes-uh ns, trib-oh-] ExamplesWord Origin noun Physics.
- luminescence produced by friction, usually within a crystalline substance.
Origin of triboluminescence First recorded in 1885–90; tribo- + luminescence Related formstri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cent, adjective Examples from the Web for triboluminescence Historical Examples of triboluminescence
Crystalloluminescence is much less widespread than triboluminescence.
E. Newton Harvey
Gernez, D.: 1905, Triboluminescence des composés Métalliques.
E. Newton Harvey
British Dictionary definitions for triboluminescence triboluminescence noun
- luminescence produced by friction, such as the emission of light when certain crystals are crushed
Derived Formstriboluminescent, adjective