phosphorescence

[ fos-fuh-res-uhns ]

/ ˌfɒs fəˈrɛs əns /

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noun

the property of being luminous at temperatures below incandescence, as from slow oxidation in the case of phosphorus or after exposure to light or other radiation.

a luminous appearance resulting from this.

any luminous radiation emitted from a substance after the removal of the exciting agent.

Origin of phosphorescence

First recorded in 1790–1800; phosphoresc(ent) + -ence

OTHER WORDS FROM phosphorescence

sem·i·phos·pho·res·cence, noun

Words nearby phosphorescence

phosphoprotein, phosphor, phosphorate, phosphor bronze, phosphoresce, phosphorescence, phosphorescent, phosphoreted, phosphoriboisomerase, phosphoric, phosphoric acid

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Example sentences from the Web for phosphorescence

Olwen's soft bright glance slid away from him even as the phosphorescence slid away from the oars.
The Disturbing Charm|Berta Ruck
Diamonds susceptible of phosphorescence exhibit it either after a heat not raised to redness, or the electric discharge.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
This was a broad and extensive sheet of phosphorescence extending from east to west as far as the eye could reach.
The Ocean World:|Louis Figuier
At other times, again, the phosphorescence is still more partial.
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20)|Various

The sea is like molten silver with phosphorescence under the lash of the wind.
In the Ranks of the C.I.V.|Erskine Childers

British Dictionary definitions for phosphorescence

phosphorescence

/ (ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns) /

noun

physics

a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation producing it has stopped
a fluorescence for which the average lifetime of the excited atoms is greater than 10 –8 seconds

the light emitted in phosphorescence

the emission of light during a chemical reaction, such as bioluminescence, in which insufficient heat is evolved to cause fluorescenceCompare fluorescence

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Medical definitions for phosphorescence

phosphorescence

[ fŏs′fə-rĕs′əns ]

n.

Persistent emission of light following exposure to and removal of incident radiation.

Emission of light without burning or by very slow burning without appreciable heat, as from the slow oxidation of phosphorous.

Other words from phosphorescence

phos′pho•res′cent adj.

Scientific definitions for phosphorescence

phosphorescence

[ fŏs′fə-rĕs′əns ]

The emission of light by a substance as a result of having absorbed energy from a form of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light or x-rays. Unlike fluorescence, phosphorescence continues for a short while after the source of radiation is removed. Glow-in-the-dark products are phosphorescent. Compare fluorescence.

The light produced in this way.

单词	phosphorescence
释义	phosphorescence [ fos-fuh-res-uhns ] / ˌfɒs fəˈrɛs əns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR phosphorescence ON THESAURUS.COM noun the property of being luminous at temperatures below incandescence, as from slow oxidation in the case of phosphorus or after exposure to light or other radiation. a luminous appearance resulting from this. any luminous radiation emitted from a substance after the removal of the exciting agent. Origin of phosphorescence First recorded in 1790–1800; phosphoresc(ent) + -ence OTHER WORDS FROM phosphorescence sem·i·phos·pho·res·cence, noun Words nearby phosphorescence phosphoprotein, phosphor, phosphorate, phosphor bronze, phosphoresce, phosphorescence, phosphorescent, phosphoreted, phosphoriboisomerase, phosphoric, phosphoric acid Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for phosphorescence Olwen's soft bright glance slid away from him even as the phosphorescence slid away from the oars. The Disturbing Charm\|Berta Ruck Diamonds susceptible of phosphorescence exhibit it either after a heat not raised to redness, or the electric discharge. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines\|Andrew Ure This was a broad and extensive sheet of phosphorescence extending from east to west as far as the eye could reach. The Ocean World:\|Louis Figuier At other times, again, the phosphorescence is still more partial. Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20)\|Various The sea is like molten silver with phosphorescence under the lash of the wind. In the Ranks of the C.I.V.\|Erskine Childers British Dictionary definitions for phosphorescence phosphorescence / (ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəns) / noun physics a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation producing it has stopped a fluorescence for which the average lifetime of the excited atoms is greater than 10 –8 seconds the light emitted in phosphorescence the emission of light during a chemical reaction, such as bioluminescence, in which insufficient heat is evolved to cause fluorescenceCompare fluorescence Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to phosphorescence flash, glare, sun, radiation, window, lamp, ray, daylight, candle, bulb, glow, star, lantern, sunshine, glint, glitter, sheen, glimmer, luster, reflection Medical definitions for phosphorescence phosphorescence [ fŏs′fə-rĕs′əns ] n. Persistent emission of light following exposure to and removal of incident radiation. Emission of light without burning or by very slow burning without appreciable heat, as from the slow oxidation of phosphorous. Other words from phosphorescence phos′pho•res′cent adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for phosphorescence phosphorescence [ fŏs′fə-rĕs′əns ] The emission of light by a substance as a result of having absorbed energy from a form of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light or x-rays. Unlike fluorescence, phosphorescence continues for a short while after the source of radiation is removed. Glow-in-the-dark products are phosphorescent. Compare fluorescence. The light produced in this way. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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phosphorescence

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