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Meaning of biofluorescence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The emission of previously absorbed light by fluorescent proteins in a living organism.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français biofluorescence

Examples

“The finding that biofluorescence is phylogenetically widespread and phenotypically variable in marine fishes highlights many interesting new questions as to the role of biofluorescence in groups with advanced visual capability.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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