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phosphorescent Definition and Meaning in English (phosphorescent definition)

adjective
Synonyms:luminousglowingradiant
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Phosphorescent definition: Describing a substance or object that emits light without heat, especially after being exposed to light or other radiation.

Definitions of Phosphorescent

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a substance or object that emits light without heat, especially after being exposed to light or other radiation.

Example Sentences

“The watch hands were phosphorescent, making them easy to read in the dark.”

“Many deep-sea creatures are phosphorescent, creating their own light.”

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Antonyms

darkdimnon-luminous

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infinitivephosphoresce
nounphosphorescence
adverbphosphorescently

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Phosphorescent definition: Describing a substance or object that emits light without heat, especially after being exposed to light or other radiation.
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'Phosphorescent' translates to 'phosphorescent' in English. Phosphorescent definition: Describing a substance or object that emits light without heat, especially after being exposed to light or other radiation.
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