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Definition of fluorescent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fluorescent

adjective
 
/fləˈresnt/
 
/fləˈresnt/
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  1. (of substances) producing bright light by using some forms of radiation
    • a fluorescent lamp (= one that uses such a substance)
    • fluorescent lighting
  2. (of a colour, material, etc.) appearing very bright when light shines on it; that can be seen in the dark
    • cyclists wearing fluorescent orange and yellow armbands
    compare phosphorescent
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