phos|pho|res|cence

phos|pho|res|cence
phos|pho|res|cence «FOS fuh REHS uhns», noun.
1. the act or process of giving out light without burning or by very slow burning that seems not to give out heat: »

The phosphoresence of fireflies is also called bioluminescence.

2. the light given out in this way.
3. the property of a substance that causes this.
4. Physics. light given out by a substance as a result of the absorption of certain rays, such as X rays or ultraviolet rays, and continuing for a period of time aft the substance has ceased to be exposed to these rays.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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