self luminous
/ˌsɛlfˈlumənəs/
adjective
- Producing or giving off its own light, rather than reflecting light from another source.
- Fireflies are self-luminous insects that create light through a chemical reaction in their bodies.
- Unlike a lamp, a self-luminous object like the sun generates its own energy and light.
- The moon is not self-luminous; it shines by reflecting sunlight.
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