fluorescent
adjective
fluo·res·cent
flu̇-ˈre-sᵊnt 
flȯ-
1
: having or relating to fluorescence
2
: bright and glowing as a result of fluorescence
fluorescent inks
broadly
: very bright in color
fluorescent
noun
fluorescently
adverb
Examples of fluorescent in a Sentence
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The sample strands are tagged with fluorescent molecules, and the user learns which DNA sequences were present in the sample by examining which spots light up.
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Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Conveniently, just as the feeling that he was being watched faded, his fluorescent ink arrived.
—Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
Officials here, as elsewhere, have long argued that the launchers, recognizable by their fluorescent green barrel, allow for more precise targeting of violent individuals and thereby reduce serious injuries.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Stuart stood under fluorescent office lights and met with what, under the circumstances, seemed like a bit of luck.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Humans, for example, have fluorescent teeth, like all mammals do.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
One tap of its fluorescent blue sensor confirmed that something within the rocks was converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
Beyond election mechanics, larger issues loom On a chilly night outside a Muslim community center near Charlotte, about a dozen people sat at circular tables under fluorescent lights, snacking on chips and soda.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
The decor is Spartan, mostly some fluorescent paint and black lights.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Conveniently, just as the feeling that he was being watched faded, his fluorescent ink arrived.
—Jason Kersten, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
Officials here, as elsewhere, have long argued that the launchers, recognizable by their fluorescent green barrel, allow for more precise targeting of violent individuals and thereby reduce serious injuries.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Stuart stood under fluorescent office lights and met with what, under the circumstances, seemed like a bit of luck.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
Humans, for example, have fluorescent teeth, like all mammals do.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2023
One tap of its fluorescent blue sensor confirmed that something within the rocks was converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
Beyond election mechanics, larger issues loom On a chilly night outside a Muslim community center near Charlotte, about a dozen people sat at circular tables under fluorescent lights, snacking on chips and soda.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
The decor is Spartan, mostly some fluorescent paint and black lights.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Fluorescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluorescent. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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