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Definition of fluorescent adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    fluorescent

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//flɔˈrɛsnt//
     
    , NAmE//flʊˈrɛsnt//
     
     
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  1. 1(of substances) producing bright light by using some forms of radiation a fluorescent lamp (= one that uses such a substance) fluorescent lighting
  2. 2(of a color, material, etc.) appearing very bright when light shines on it; that can be seen in the dark fluorescent armbands worn by cyclists compare phosphorescent Thesaurusbright
    • brilliant
    • vivid
    • vibrant
    These words all describe things that are shining or full of light or colors that are strong and easy to see.
    • bright full of light; shining strongly; (of colors) strong and easy to see:a bright yellow dress
    • brilliant very bright:The sky was a brilliant blue.
    • vivid (approving) (of colors) bright and strong:His eyes were a vivid green.
    • vibrant (approving) (of colors) bright and strong:The room was decorated in vibrant blues and greens.
    vivid or vibrant?These two words are very similar, but vivid emphasizes how bright a color is, while vibrant suggests a more lively and exciting color or combination of colors.Patterns
    • bright/brilliant/vivid/vibrant colors
    • bright/brilliant light/sunlight/sunshine/eyes
fluorescence
 
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noun [uncountable]See fluorescent in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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