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phosphorescent - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'phosphorescent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Phosphorescent [ a.]
- Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat.
2 . Phosphorescent [ n.]
- A phosphorescent substance.

Meaning of 'phosphorescent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . phosphorescent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
Example in sentence:
  • the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood