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Fluorescent is defined as emitting light due to absorbing radiation from an external source, or something vividly colorful.

(adjective)

A CFL light bulb that works through radiation is an example of a fluorescent light.
A bright, vivid, colorful pink couch is an example of a fluorescent couch.

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See fluorescent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

producing light when acted upon by radiant energy
glowing and vivid: fluorescent colors

See fluorescent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

a. Of or relating to fluorescence.
b. Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence: fluorescent plankton; fluorescent light.
Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid: bright fluorescent colors.

noun

A fluorescent lamp.

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