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fluorescence

UK
/flʊəˈrɛsəns/
US
/flʊˈrɛsəns/

Translations

fluorescencenoun
fluorescences
pl
The fluorescence of the mineral was visible under ultraviolet light.
Флуоресценция минерала была видна под ультрафиолетовым светом.
Synonyms
luminescence
radiance
glow
phosphorescence
incandescence
fluorescenceadjective
UK
/flʊəˈrɛsəns/
US
/flʊˈrɛsəns/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to fluorescence.
Synonyms
fluorescent
luminescent
luminous
glowing
radiant
phosphorescent
iridescent

Definitions

fluorescencenoun
The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation, typically visible light emitted by a substance when it is exposed to ultraviolet light.
The fluorescence of the minerals was visible under the UV lamp.
The property of a substance to emit light in this way.
The fluorescence of the dye made it easy to track under the microscope.
fluorescenceadjective
Relating to or involving fluorescence.
Fluorescence microscopy allows visualization of proteins in living cells.
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