Triboluminescence Definition
Definition: Triboluminescence is luminescence (light) triggered by mechanical energy or electrical energy from a mechanical action such as friction.
Examples: many minerals, such as quartz, will glow when scratched; sucrose emits a blue light when crushed
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Examples: many minerals, such as quartz, will glow when scratched; sucrose emits a blue light when crushed
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