phosphorescent (Meaning)
Wordnet
phosphorescent (s)
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
Webster
phosphorescent (a.)
Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat.
Webster
phosphorescent (n.)
A phosphorescent substance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phosphorescent
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phosphorescent Sentence Examples
- The phosphorescent glow of the jellyfish illuminated the dark waters of the ocean.
- The watch hands were phosphorescent, making it easy to read the time in the dimness.
- The minerals in the rock emitted a faint phosphorescent light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
- The phosphorescent paint on the toy car made it visible in the darkness.
- The phosphorescent algae created an eerie glow on the beach at night.
- The scientist used a phosphorescent dye to track the movement of cells.
- The phosphorescent bacteria in the cave gave off a soft, otherworldly glow.
- The phosphorescent mushrooms grew in a secluded forest, their light attracting nocturnal creatures.
- The phosphorescent squid used its light to confuse and evade predators.
- The phosphorescent stars on the ceiling of the nursery provided a comforting glow for the young child.
FAQs About the word phosphorescent
emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorousShining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat., A phosphorescent su
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The phosphorescent glow of the jellyfish illuminated the dark waters of the ocean.
The watch hands were phosphorescent, making it easy to read the time in the dimness.
The minerals in the rock emitted a faint phosphorescent light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
The phosphorescent paint on the toy car made it visible in the darkness.
