phosphorescent
IPA: fˈɑsfɝˈɛsʌnt
noun
- A phosphorescent substance.
adjective
- Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.
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Examples of "phosphorescent" in Sentences
- There is certainly no phosphorescent screen.
- Exposure of the dial to light excites molecules of a phosphorescent chemical.
- Light from the phosphorescent material behind deenergized segments is blocked.
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