fluoresce

[ floo-res, flaw-, floh- ]

verb (used without object),fluo·resced, fluo·resc·ing.

to exhibit fluorescence.

Origin of fluoresce

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from fluorescence

Other words from fluoresce

fluo·resc·er, noun

Words Nearby fluoresce

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How to use fluoresce in a sentence

By seeing which neurons fluoresced, neuroscientists could identify which ones were involved in learning.
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One clue came from looking at this Hydrilla under microscope lighting that can make certain substances fluoresce.
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For the weak-selection condition, the researchers propagated all green fluorescing organisms, including the weakest.
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Molecules fluoresce when they absorb higher energy light and release lower energy light.
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If there are multiple ways they fluoresce, that would hint that the ability to glow evolved independently in different species.
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Certain crystals, like barium platinum cyanide, fluoresce when struck by the "X" rays.
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Various stains on the paper fluoresce yellow, which also indicates a considerable history for the document.
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Liquids which fluoresce only do so while the exciting light is falling on them, ceasing immediately the exciting light is cut off.
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Some substances also, which fluoresce at ordinary temperatures, will phosphoresce at low temperatures.
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Diamonds, rubies and many minerals fluoresce brilliantly in the path of cathode rays.
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British Dictionary definitions for fluoresce

fluoresce

/ (ˌflʊəˈrɛs) /

verb

(intr) to exhibit fluorescence

Origin of fluoresce

C19: back formation from fluorescence

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