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phosphoresce

UK
/ˌfɒsfəˈrɛs/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛs/

Translations

phosphoresceverb
phosphoresced
Past Simple
phosphoresced
Past Participle
phosphorescing
Gerund
UK
/ˌfɒsfəˈrɛs/
US
/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛs/
The plankton in the ocean began to phosphoresce as the sun set.
Планктон в океане начал фосфоресцировать, когда солнце село.
Synonyms
glow
shine
radiate
luminate

Definitions

phosphoresceverb
To emit light or glow softly in the dark without noticeable heat, typically as a result of a chemical reaction or the absorption of radiation.
The plankton in the ocean began to phosphoresce, creating a magical glow in the water.
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