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Luminescence (Noun)

Light from nonthermal sources.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The firefly's ability to produce its own light through bioluminescence is a remarkable example of nature's ingenuity.
The glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling of the child's bedroom relied on chemiluminescence to create their soft, ethereal light.
Phosphorescence is a type of luminescence that occurs when a substance absorbs light and then slowly releases it over a longer period of time.
The glow of the luminescent mushrooms in the forest was an eerie and beautiful sight to behold.
Radioluminescence is the process by which light is produced through the decay of radioactive materials, such as those found in certain types of watch faces.

Light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The glowing mushrooms exhibited a soft luminescence that illuminated the forest floor.
The glowing paint on the walls was not a result of incandescence, but rather a form of chemical luminescence.
The firefly's abdomen produced a cold light through a process of bioluminescence, allowing it to communicate with other fireflies.
The glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling used a type of luminescence that was activated by exposure to light.
The jellyfish's ethereal luminescence as it pulsed through the dark waters was a breathtaking sight to behold.