fluorescent

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/
• Homophone: florescent, in some pronunciations
• Rhymes: -ɛsənt

fluorescent (comparative more fluorescent, superlative most fluorescent)

1. Of or relating to fluorescence
2. Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence

   The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.

3. Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.

   The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.

4. Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid

   Her shirt was fluorescent orange.

• fluorescent lamp
• fluorescent tag
• green fluorescent protein

• fluorophore

• iridescent
• luminescent

fluorescent (plural fluorescents)

1. A fluorescent light

   The fluorescents hummed day and night.

• incandescent