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triboluminescence
tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cence [ trbō lmi néss'nss, trìbbō lmi néss'nss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
luminescence from friction: luminescence caused by friction

tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cent adjective
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