as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
studied the fluorescence of certain elements
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Recent Examples of fluorescence
Measuring this fluorescence allows scientists to calculate how many atoms are in the trap.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Material testing for purity sees the metals undergo industry-standard techniques such as X-ray fluorescence to confirm karat weight and material composition, with a high threshold of acceptance.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Dull mirror and drab metal passed sickly fluorescence between them.
—Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Of the 129 proteins designed by this software, only two of them resulted in any fluorescence.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fluorescence
IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
Material testing for purity sees the metals undergo industry-standard techniques such as X-ray fluorescence to confirm karat weight and material composition, with a high threshold of acceptance.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Dull mirror and drab metal passed sickly fluorescence between them.
—Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Of the 129 proteins designed by this software, only two of them resulted in any fluorescence.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fluorescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescence
Noun
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This time, the drama steps beyond the fluorescent glow of Pierpoint’s trading floor and into a broader, more unsettling social landscape.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Regina was standing by the window now, looking even more gaunt under the artificial light of the bulb behind her and the faint glow of the sunrise in front, which barely managed to filter through the balcony awning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thompson, meanwhile, savors every contemptuous glare and hateful retort Anna regularly supplies.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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The vast open cluster plays host to roughly 1,000 bright young stars, though its light will be incredibly challenging to spot in the glare of the full Snow Moon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Witnesses report that other vehicles besides Good's were blockading unmarked immigration agent vehicles with their emergency LED lights activated.—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Choose from four neutral colors—classic black, chocolate brown, light pink, or a creamy white—to add to your wardrobe rotation.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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That smile could outshine the studio's gleam, the spark of resilience, hope and dream.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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To analyze the core samples, the team employed a process known as luminescence dating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Auroras are light shows that happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field, while airglow is luminescence caused by chemical reactions high in the atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rooms and suites still don’t have overhead illumination, and during times without natural daylight, the rooms can feel dark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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January’s wolf supermoon, the first full moon of 2026, will light up the sky tonight and reach peak illumination early Saturday morning.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Fluorescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescence. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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