Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z luminescence Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body. luminescent Emitting light by luminescence. luminescently In a luminescent manner. luminiferous Producing or transmitting light; luminous. luminised Coated with a luminescent material luminism An American artistic style of the 19th century, characterised by effects of light in landscapes. luminist A painter who works in the style of luminism. luminoassay A luminescent assay, typically using luminol luminofluorescence fluorescence, typically of a tumour, after injection with a phosphor luminogen Any atom or molecule which, when added to a crystal, causes it to luminesce or fluoresce luminogenic That generates light luminogram An image produced by luminography luminograph Synonym of luminogram. luminographic Relating to luminography luminography A form of photography that, instead of using a camera, exposes a photosensitive material to light that is modified by an intervening object luminoimmunoassay chemiluminescent or electroluminescent immunoassay luminol The compound 5-amino-2,3-dihydro-1,4-phthalazinedione, which exhibits blue chemiluminescence when mixed with an appropriate oxidizing agent. luminoled That has been treated with luminol. luminolide A macrolide present in some sponges luminometer photometer luminometric Of or pertaining to luminometry. luminometrically By means of luminometry. luminometry A bioluminescent immunoassay for detecting ATP using a luminometer. luminophore That part of a molecule that is responsible for a given emission band when it undergoes luminescence. luminopsin A bioluminescent opsin luminoscope Any of various optical devices that have a built-in light source luminosity the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance luminotherapy Synonym of phototherapy. luminous Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining. luminously In a luminous manner, brightly, glowingly. luminousness The quality of being luminous. lumiphore Luminophore. lumiracoxib A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an analogue of diclofenac. lumirhodopsin A pigment formed when rhodopsin is irradiated with light; it undergoes further degradation to retinal and opsin lumirubin A structural isomer of bilirubin, formed during phototherapy used to treat neonatal jaundice. lumisterol Constituent of vitamin D₁. Lumity The ship of characters Luz Noceda and Amity Blight from the animated television series The Owl House. Lumkin A surname. Lumley A surname from Old English. lumme Expressing surprise. Lummi A member of a Coast Salish people of Washington State, around the San Juan Islands and parts of Whatcom County. Lummis A surname. lummox A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler. lummoxy Resembling or characteristic of a lummox; awkward, ungainly, or inept. lummy shrewd; knowing; cute Lumney A surname. lumogallion A fluorimetric reagent, 5-chloro-2-hydroxy-3-[(2Z)-2-(2-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)hydrazinyl]benzenesulfonic acid, for the detection of aluminum, gallium and other metals lump Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape. lumpability The extent to which a matrix is lumpable. lumpatious Hideous. lumpectomized Having a lump excised, usually in the breast. lumpectomy The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst from a breast. lumpen Lump-like. lumpenbourgeois Of or pertaining to the lumpenbourgeoisie. lumpenbourgeoisie A middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base. lumpenintelligentsia The lowest stratum of the intelligentsia, sometimes associated with informal education. lumpenism lumpen beliefs or behaviour lumpenly In a lumpen manner. lumpenprole A member of the lumpenproletariat. lumpenproletarian Of or pertaining to the lumpenproletariat. lumpenproletariat The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution. lumper An extra laborer hired to assist in the loading or unloading of a truck or a ship. lumpfish A lumpsucker. Lumphanan A village in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NJ5804). Lumphat A district of Ratanakiri province, Cambodia. Lumphinnans A village between Cowdenbeath and Lochgelly, Fife council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT1792). lumpia A kind of spring roll. lumpily In a lumpy manner, with lumps. lumpiness The property of being lumpy. lumping Bulky; heavy. lumpingly So as to lump together. lumpish Having an ill-defined or rough form or shape like a lump; lumplike. lumpishly In a lumpish manner. lumpishness The property of being lumpish. lumpiverse The universe considered to be lumpy (not the same everywhere) lumpkin A clumsy, heavy, stupid, silly or blundering person. lumpless Without lumps. lumplessness Absence of lumps. lumplike Characteristic of or resembling a lump; lumpish. lumpman A worker in salt production who shaped the salt into lumps as it dried. lumps A beating or verbal abuse. lumpsome Characterised or marked by lumps lumpsucker Any of the scorpaeniform fish in the family Cyclopteridae, with adhesive pelvic discs. lumpsum Paid all at one time. lumpy Full of lumps, not smooth, uneven. Lumsdale A village and valley in a conservation area outside Matlock, Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK3160). Lumsden A surname. Lumumbist A supporter of Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961), the first prime minister of Congo after its independence in 1960 from Belgium. luna A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna. lunabase The substance that forms the darker areas of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunarite. Lunabella A female given name. Lunabelle A female given name. lunachick A lunatic girl or woman. lunacy A cyclical mental disease, apparently linked to the lunar phases. lunamarine Synonym of punarnavine. lunambulism sleepwalking induced by the moonlight Lunan Synonym of Lunarian (“inhabitant of the Moon”). Lunana A gewog of Gasa District, Bhutan. lunanaut An astronaut who travels to the Moon; a lunarnaut. lunar Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon (that is, Luna, the Earth's moon). lunarcore A style of clothing characterized by retro-futuristic outdoor wear generally with a white or silvery base consisting of high-top sneakers or boots and an anorak or bomber jacket or at least alternatively heavy pants such as cargos. lunarcrete A hypothetical concrete-like material, made from lunar matter, that could be used to build a colony on the Moon. lunarian An inhabitant of Earth's Moon (Luna): either an indigenous one or a human one. lunarist One who believes in the influence of the Moon on the weather of the Earth. lunarite The substance that forms the lighter portions of the lunar surface, as opposed to lunabase. lunarium A mechanical model illustrating the motion of the Moon around the Earth. lunarlike As though lunar; moonlike. lunarnaut Someone who travels to the Moon. lunarpunk A movement and subgenre of speculative fiction that focuses on spirituality, utopia, and cycle of life. lunarscape A view of an area of the Moon. lunary lunar; of the moon lunasin A peptide that is present in soy and some other cereal grains and may have some anticancer properties lunate Shaped like a crescent. lunatectomy Surgical removal or excision of the lunate. lunated lunate; crescent-shaped lunately In a lunate manner. lunatic An insane person. lunatical Lunatic. lunatically In a lunatic or lunatical manner; crazily. lunatin 3-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxyanthraquinone, an antibacterial anthraquinone derivative. lunation A month of an average of approximately 29.53 days, measured from a lunar phase until the return of that same phase. lunatize To turn someone into a lunatic. lunatocapitate Synonym of lunocapitate. lunatohamate Synonym of lunohamate. lunatomalacia Synonym of Kienbock's disease. lunatotriquetral Synonym of lunotriquetral. lunatotriquetrum Fusion of the lunate and triquetrum bones. lunatum The lunate bone. Lunawanna A town in Kingborough council area, south eastern Tasmania, Australia. Lunbeck A surname. Lunbei A rural township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. Lunberry A surname. Lunca A village in Lupșa, Alba County, Romania. Luncani Various villages in Romania. luncart a lenticular mass, nodule, or ball Luncarty A village in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO0929). Lunceford A surname. lunch A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. lunchable A packed lunch in a box, or other similar product, under the Lunchables brand name. lunchbox A container for transporting meals, especially lunch. lunchbreak A period of rest from work for the purpose of eating lunch. lunchee One who is treated to lunch by another person. luncheon A formal meal served in the middle of the day. luncheoner Someone who eats lunch, especially in a diner or restaurant. luncheonette A small diner or restaurant that serves lunch. luncheonless Without luncheon. luncheonware The dishes used for serving a luncheon. luncher Someone who lunches; someone who eats lunch. luncheteria A cafeteria where lunch is served. lunchette A little restaurant that serves lunch.