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fluorescent

Main Entry:: fluo·res·cent
Pronunciation:: \-s^ənt\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1853

1: having or relating to fluorescence2: bright and glowing as a result of fluorescence <fluorescent inks> ; broadly : very bright in color

— fluorescent noun

— fluo·res·cent·ly adverb

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