phosphoresce

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phos·pho·resce (f

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intr.v. phos·pho·resced, phos·pho·resc·ing, phos·pho·resc·es

To persist in emitting light, unaccompanied by sensible heat or combustion, after exposure to and removal of a source of radiation.

[Probably back-formation from phosphorescent.]

phosphoresce [ˌfɒsfəˈrɛs]

(Physics / General Physics) (intr) to exhibit phosphorescence

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Verb

phosphoresce - to exhibit phosphorescence

exhibit - show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; "he exhibits a great talent"

Translations

phosphoresce [ˌfɒsfəˈres] VI → fosforecer

phosphoresce

vi → phosphoreszieren

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