phosphorescent

[ fos-fuh-res-uhnt ]
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adjective
  1. exhibiting phosphorescence.

Origin of phosphorescent

1
First recorded in 1760–70; phosphor(us) + -escent

Other words from phosphorescent

  • phos·pho·res·cent·ly, adverb
  • sem·i·phos·pho·res·cent, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for phosphorescent

phosphorescent

/ (ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt) /


adjective
  1. exhibiting or having the property of phosphorescence

Derived forms of phosphorescent

  • phosphorescently, adverb

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