fluorescent
Fluorescent (adj) means producing bright light when exposed to ultraviolet or electrical energy, as in certain lamps. Example: “The office was lit with harsh fluorescent lighting.”
How to use fluorescent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither describing a type of glowing light/lamp, or an extremely bright, almost glowing color.
Word forms
more fluorescent comparative, fluorescents plural, most fluorescent superlative
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Etymology
From "fluoresce" plus "-ent," ultimately tracing back to the mineral fluorite, which was noted for glowing under certain light.
Rhymes for fluorescent
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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.