luco-, luc-, luci-, lux, -lucence, -lucent +
(Latin: light, shine)
translucent
1. Letting light pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly distinguished.
2. Partially transparent; such as, frosted glass; semi-transparent.
translucently
Descriptive of light being transmitted but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent the clear perception or viewing of images.
triboluminescence
1. The quality of emitting light under friction or violent mechanical pressure.
2. Luminescence produced by friction, usually within a crystalline substance.
3. The glow or emission of light that results from friction or mechanical pressure.
triboluminescent
1. Luminescence caused by friction; the glow or emission of light that results from friction or mechanical pressure.
2. Exhibiting triboluminescence.
tribothermoluminescence
Luminescence resulting from exposure to high temperature, produced in a material as a result of friction.
tribothermoluminescent
Thermoluminescence (luminescence resulting from exposure to high temperature) produced in a material as a result of friction.
unilluminated
1. Not illuminated or without light.
2. Not spiritually or mentally enlightened.
Via crucis, via lucis.
The way of the Cross is the way to the light.
Etymologically related "light, shine, glow" word families:
ethero-;
fulg-;
lumen-, lum-;
luna, luni-;
lustr-;
phengo-;
pheno-;
phospho-;
photo-;
scinti-, scintill-;
splendo-.
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