noc|ti|lu|cent

noc|ti|lu|cent
noc|ti|lu|cent «NOK tuh LOO suhnt», adjective.
shining or luminous at night; phosphorescent: »

The thin, noctiluct clouds, which can be observed only at twilight, suddenly change shape and move rapidly (Science News Letter).

[< Latin nox, noctis night + lucēns, -entis, present participle of lūcēre to shine]

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