Fluorescencenoun
(physics) The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle.
Fluorescencenoun
The light so emitted.
Fluorescencenoun
A luminescence emitted by certain substances due to the absorption of radiation at one wavelength, and the almost instantaneous re-emission of radiation at another, usually longer wavelength. The re-radiation stops almost as soon as the incident radiation is halted, thus distinguishing this phenomenon from phosphorescence, in which re-radiation of light may continue for some time after the incident radiation is halted.
Fluorescencenoun
light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
Fluorescence
Fluorescence is the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation. It is a form of luminescence.
Fluorescentadjective
Of or relating to fluorescence
Fluorescentadjective
Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence
Fluorescentadjective
Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.
Fluorescentadjective
Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid
Fluorescentnoun
A fluorescent light
Fluorescentadjective
Having the property of fluorescence.
Fluorescentadjective
emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source
Fluorescentadjective
brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light;