fluorescence
noun
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Definition of fluorescence
: luminescence that is caused by the absorption of radiation at one wavelength followed by nearly immediate reradiation usually at a different wavelength and that ceases almost at once when the incident radiation stops also : the radiation emitted — compare phosphorescence
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Synonyms for fluorescence
Synonyms
blaze, flare, glare, gleam, glow, illumination, incandescence, light, luminescence, radiance, shine
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Each nerve agent yields a slightly different color and brightness thanks to amazing fluorescence generating chemical sensors. — Allison Barrie, Fox News, "Innovative project harnesses Legos and smartphones in the fight against invisible, deadly weapons," 13 July 2018 This way, fluorescence is still generated in the plane of interest but not anywhere else and the end result is a crisp, clear image. — Jonathan Nylk, Scientific American, "Bendy Laser Beams Can Examine Human Tissue Like Never Before," 23 May 2018 Tadzio Koelb himself has made a novel worthy not only of New Jersey but of that exclusive fluorescence called art. — Tadzio Koelb, New York Times, "Step 1: Kill Husband. Step 2: Assume His Identity.," 11 May 2018 The warm chandelier lighting makes the place glow at night in a flickering candlestick kind of way that detoxes you from a day in fluorescence. — Bon Appetit, "Via Carota," 25 June 2018 Neither bright neon nor a soft fluorescence lighted either his ceiling or his walls; but there was plenty of butchershop sawdust along the floor and an old-fashioned golden goboon for every four bar stools. — Bill Savage, Chicago Reader, "Arts / Books / Booze / Food & Drink Can a Division Street cocktail bar truly capture the spirit of Nelson Algren?," 13 June 2018 Color’s mysterious properties, like iridescence, fluorescence and optical illusions, are still being explored and exploited. — Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, "‘Saturated: The Allure and Science of Color’ Review: Vibrant From Any Angle," 26 May 2018 What about the America that my headlights had just swept over during that cross-country drive under the fluorescence of the Waffle House sign? — Taylor Weatherby, Billboard, "The Night Game Announces Debut Self-Titled Album, Unveils Evocative New Song 'American Nights'," 25 May 2018 The same problem applies to trying to see inside large samples using fluorescence microscopy. — Jonathan Nylk, Scientific American, "Bendy Laser Beams Can Examine Human Tissue Like Never Before," 23 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fluorescence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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fluorescence
noun
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Medical Definition of fluorescence
: luminescence that is caused by the absorption of radiation at one wavelength followed by nearly immediate reradiation usually at a different wavelength and that ceases almost immediately when the incident radiation stops also : the radiation emitted
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