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fluorescent
adjective fluo·res·cent \-sənt\
: producing light when electricity flows through a tube that is filled with a type of gas
: very bright
Full Definition of FLUORESCENT
1
: having or relating to fluorescence
2
: bright and glowing as a result of fluorescence <fluorescent inks>; broadly : very bright in color
— fluorescent noun
— fluo·res·cent·ly adverb
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First Known Use of FLUORESCENT
1853
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fluorescent
adjective fluo·res·cent \flu̇-ˈre-sənt, flō-\
Definition of FLUORESCENT for Kids
1
: giving out visible light when exposed to external radiation <a fluorescent substance> <a fluorescent coating>
2
: producing visible light by means of a fluorescent coating <a fluorescent bulb>
3
: extremely bright or glowing <fluorescent colors>
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