Fluorescent: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluorescent

 

[ fluหษ™หˆrษ›sษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

light emission

Fluorescent refers to the phenomenon where a substance emits light of a longer wavelength after being exposed to radiation. This process typically occurs when a material absorbs energy and re-emits it almost instantly. Fluorescent materials are commonly used in various applications, including lighting, safety signs, and art. The light produced can be vivid and bright, making these materials effective in attracting attention.

Synonyms

brilliant, glowing, luminous

Examples of usage

  • Fluorescent light bulbs are energy-efficient.
  • The fluorescent paint glowed in the dark.
  • She wore a fluorescent jacket for visibility.
  • The fluorescent markers stood out on the board.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluorescent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fluorescente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‹เคธเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fluoreszierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fluorescent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปัƒะพั€ะตัั†ะตะฝั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fluorescencyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่›ๅ…‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fluorescent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fluorescente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท floresan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•๊ด‘์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฃู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fluorescenฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fluorescenฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งๅ…‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fluorescentni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fluorescent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปัƒะพั€ะตัั†ะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ floresan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fluorescente

Etymology

The word 'fluorescent' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the mineral fluorite, which exhibits fluorescence. The term combines 'fluor-', which comes from the Latin 'fluere', meaning 'to flow', and the suffix '-escent' indicating a process. Scientific exploration into fluorescence began in earnest in the 1850s when researchers started to investigate the properties of certain materials that emitted light. The development of fluorescent lights in the 20th century revolutionized lighting technology, making it brighter and more energy-efficient compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. Today, fluorescence is not only a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry but also plays a crucial role in various technologies, from medical imaging to entertainment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,147, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.