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phosphorescent
adjective
phos·pho·res·cent
ˌfäs-fə-ˈre-sᵊnt
: exhibiting phosphorescence
phosphorescently
adverb
Examples of phosphorescent in a Sentence
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She is given a heap of medical equipment sealed into plastic bags (syringes, tubing, a phosphorescent green liquid, a gooey white injectable food product), and she’s told about the protocol regarding her new self — which, the program warns, will also be her old self.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2024
An assemblage of neon feathers and phosphorescent beads burst out of drawers and scattered across the floor.
—Millan Verma, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2024
Forrest’s research led to the founding of Universal Display Corp., which, after more than two decades, is finally about to commercialize the last of its trio of phosphorescent colors—blue.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2024
Replacing the fluorescent blue with phosphorescent blue will mean a more balanced pixel structure and could enable higher-resolution displays in the future.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2023
The mythology’s a bit slippery (making mermaids the villains, for example), but the gumby character designs are fun, and phosphorescent visual effects dazzle.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 Dec. 2023
The most popular attraction on Vieques is the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay, which glows blue at night as visitors kayak through its waters filled with phosphorescent plankton.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023
The matte, phosphorescent sigils painted onto his robe appeared to palpitate in the low light.
—Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 11 May 2022
The phosphorescent nail polish is designed to have a milky appearance during the daytime, so finish with a layer of regular top coat for a glossier effect.
—Sarah Maberry, ELLE, 25 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined above
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“Phosphorescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphorescent. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
phosphorescent
adjective
phos·pho·res·cent
ˌfäs-fə-ˈres-ᵊnt
: exhibiting phosphorescence
Medical Definition
phosphorescent
adjective
phos·pho·res·cent
-ᵊnt
: exhibiting phosphorescence
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