luminous paint

American  

noun

1. paint containing a phosphor that emits visible light when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

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Etymology

Origin of luminous paint

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The birds I saw were mostly unidentifiable streaks of light, like thin retinal scratches or splashes of luminous paint on a dark ground.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2016

The abstract composition materialized from luminous paint falling to the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2014

A trumpet banded with luminous paint stood on the floor.

From Time Magazine Archive

The automatic lifebelt release on the Captain's bridge hurled a belt, coated with luminous paint, into the darkness.

From Time Magazine Archive

Before its wan color, the street lamps turned to a sickly yellow, and the asphalt street stretched away between them like a long chalky ruler bordered with dots of luminous paint.

From The Dominant Strain by Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.)