Triboluminescence
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Triboluminescence has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmarterEveryDay (Mar 2025).
Triboluminescence is a phenomenon in which light is generated when a material is mechanically pulled apart, ripped, scratched, crushed, or rubbed. The phenomenon is not fully understood but appears in most cases to be caused by the separation and reunification of static electric charges, see also triboelectric effect. The term comes from the Greek τρίβειν and the Latin lumen (light). Triboluminescence can be observed when breaking sugar crystals and peeling adhesive tapes.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2025 on SmarterEveryDay |
Who talks about Triboluminescence on podcasts?
Triboluminescence came up; the most recent mention was Mar 2025 on SmarterEveryDay.
What is Triboluminescence mentioned alongside?
Triboluminescence is most often mentioned alongside Destin Sandlin, Ken's Extra Mayonnaise and GI Taylor.
Mentioned together: Destin Sandlin, Ken's Extra Mayonnaise, GI Taylor, Henson Shaving, Mechanoluminescence, Fractoluminescence, Taylor Impact Test, Purdue University