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phosphorescence
noun
- the condition or property of a substance of giving off a lingering emission of light after exposure to radiant energy, as light or X-rays
- the light thus given off
- a continuing luminescence without noticeable heat, as from phosphorus when it is slowly oxidized
Related Forms:
- phosphorescent adjective
See phosphorescence in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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