noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Many species of deep-sea fish exhibit bioluminescence to attract prey or mates.

Definition:Luminescence emitted by living organisms, especially by marine organisms.

From bioluminescence

Example:Some rocks glow under a black light due to fluorescence.

Definition:A form of luminescence, visible light emission from a substance as a result of being excited by radiation of shorter wavelength, such as ultraviolet light.

From fluorescence

Example:Luminous paints often contain pigments that produce phosphorescence.

Definition:A type of luminescence that continues after the removal of the stimulating radiation, caused by the slow release of energy.

From phosphorescence