Luminescence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007061",
  "term": "Luminescence",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat, but rather from chemical reactions, electrical energy, or other non-thermal processes. This phenomenon includes fluorescence and phosphorescence, where absorbed energy is re-emitted as visible light. It is distinct from incandescence, which is light produced by high temperatures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/luminescence/"
}