phos·pho·res·cence (f s f -r s ns)n. 1. Persistent emission of light following exposure to and removal of incident radiation. 2. Emission of light without burning or by very slow burning without appreciable heat, as from the slow oxidation of phosphorous: "He saw the phosphorescence of the Gulf weed in the water" (Ernest Hemingway). phos pho·rescent adj.phos pho·rescent·ly adv. |
phosphorescent [ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt]
adj
exhibiting or having the property of phosphorescence
phosphorescently adv
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| Adj. | 1. | phosphorescent - emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous; "the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood" light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" |
Translations
phosphorescent [ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt] adj → phosphorescent(e)
phosphoric acid [fɒsˌfɒrɪkˈæsɪd] n → acide m phosphorique
phosphoric acid [fɒsˌfɒrɪkˈæsɪd] n → acide m phosphorique
phosphorescent
adj → phosphoreszierend
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