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phosphorescence

Translations

phosphorescencenoun
phosphorescences
pl
The phosphorescence of the ocean waves was mesmerizing.
Фосфоресценция океанских волн была завораживающей.
Synonyms
luminescence
glow
radiance
shine
brightness

Definitions

phosphorescencenoun
The property of emitting light that has been absorbed, typically seen in certain materials that glow in the dark after being exposed to light.
The phosphorescence of the watch face allowed him to read the time in the dark.
A type of luminescence that occurs when a material continues to emit light after the source of excitation is removed.
The ocean waves exhibited a beautiful phosphorescence as they crashed against the shore at night.
The light or glow emitted by a phosphorescent substance.
A faint green phosphorescence outlined the path through the cave.
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