photogenesis

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noun

The emission of light, as by certain bacteria.

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Meanings

nounphotogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe emission of light, as by certain bacteria.

Origin

From photo- + -genesis.

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APA

photogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogenesis

MLA

“photogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “photogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photogenesis.

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