flʊˈrɛsn̩t
1
: producing light when electricity flows through a tube that is filled with a type of gas
a fluorescent light/lamp
2
: very bright
fluorescent colors/clothing
fluorescent tape/paint
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“Fluorescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fluorescent. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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