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luminescence produced by the action of pressure on certain solids
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piezoluminescence — pi·ezo·luminescence … English syllables
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Mechanoluminescence — is light emission resulting from any mechanical action on a solid. It can be produced through ultrasound, or through other means. Fractoluminescence is caused by stress that results in the formation of fractures. Piezoluminescence is caused by… … Wikipedia
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