mechanoluminescence

Questions

What does mechanoluminescence mean?

The creation of light from mechanical stress.

Where does mechanoluminescence come from?

Etymology tree Latin mēchanicusder. Old French mecaniquebor. Middle English mekanyk English mechan(ic) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English mechano- English luminescence English mechanoluminescence From mechano- + luminescence.

How to pronounce mechanoluminescence

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mechanoluminescence”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mechanoluminescence”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “mechanoluminescence” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.