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Adj — Producing bright light when exposed to ultraviolet or electrical energy, as in certain lamps.

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Etymology

From "fluoresce" plus "-ent," ultimately tracing back to the mineral fluorite, which was noted for glowing under certain light.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fluorescent” mean?

The word “fluorescent” means producing bright light when exposed to ultraviolet or electrical energy, as in certain lamps. In plain terms, either describing a type of glowing light/lamp, or an extremely bright, almost glowing color.

How do you pronounce “fluorescent”?

“Fluorescent” is pronounced floor-REH-suhnt (/flɔˈɹɛsənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “fluorescent” in a sentence?

Here is “fluorescent” used in a sentence: “The office was lit with harsh fluorescent lighting.”

What part of speech is “fluorescent”?

“Fluorescent” is an adjective.

Is “fluorescent” a common word?

“Fluorescent” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fluorescent” have?

“Fluorescent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: producing bright light when exposed to ultraviolet or electrical energy, as in certain lamps.

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