selbstleuchtend
Translation
self-luminous, self-illuminating, autoluminescent
Examples
Ein OLED-Display ist selbstleuchtend.
An OLED display is self-luminous.
Manche Tiefseetiere sind selbstleuchtend.
Some deep-sea animals are self-luminous.
Grammar Patterns
to be self-luminous Ein Glühwürmchen ist selbstleuchtend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: autoluminescent; Antonyms: illuminated, non-luminous
Etymology
Composed of 'selbst' (self) and 'leuchtend' (luminous, shining). Literally 'self-shining'.
Memory Tips
Think of things that produce their own light, like a firefly ('Glühwürmchen') or an OLED screen.