phosphorescent

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Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes
A phosphorescent substance
{a} shining, luminous like phosphorus
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous; "the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood
A phosphorescent object or colour glows in the dark with a soft light, but gives out little or no heat. phosphorescent paint. shining slightly in the dark but producing little or no heat
– Glowing
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous; "the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood"
Glowing after the light source has been removed
Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat
{s} shining, glowing, luminescent; giving off light (without heat)
(Glow in the Dark) specialty ink that illuminates in darkness Generally, with a greenish glow effect However, additional colors are available
phosphoric
phosphoreous
phosphorent
phosphorescently
In a phosphorescent manner
phosphorescently
luminously, brightly, glowingly, while giving off light
phosphorescent

    Hyphenation

    phos·pho·res·cent

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    [ -s&nt ] (adjective.) 1766. From phosphorus + -escent. It's interesting to note that technically phosphorus is not phosphorescent. Phosphorus is luminescent, it gives off light from a chemical reaction, as opposed to re-emission of absorbed energy (phosphorescence). (Reference: John Emsley, The Shocking History of Phosphorus, ISBN 0-330-39005-8.)
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