Definition & Meaning of "fluorescence"in English

Fluorescence

the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Fluorescence is commonly seen in certain minerals that emit a glowing light under ultraviolet (UV) light.

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autofluorescence

fluorescence

fluoresce

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