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phosphorescent

adjective

UK/ˌfɒs.fᵊrˈes.ᵊnt/
US/ˌfɑːs.fəˈres.ᵊnt/

Definitions of phosphorescent adjective

  1. chemistry

    emitting light after being exposed to radiation

    • The phosphorescent creatures on the beach created a mesmerizing display at night.

    • The paint contains phosphorescent material that glows in the dark.

    • The hands of the old clock were phosphorescent, making it possible to see the time even in the dark.