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phosphorescent


phos·pho·res·cent

adj \-sənt\

Definition of PHOSPHORESCENT

: exhibiting phosphorescence
— phos·pho·res·cent·ly adverb
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First Known Use of PHOSPHORESCENT

1766

Rhymes with PHOSPHORESCENT

acquiescent, adolescent, arborescent, Fertile Crescent, incandescent, opalescent, prepubescent, viridescent

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