Fluorescing: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluorescing
[ flʊəˈrɛsɪŋ ]
light emission
Fluorescing refers to the process where a substance absorbs light or other electromagnetic radiation and then re-emits it almost immediately. This phenomenon occurs in certain materials that contain specific chemical compositions. The emitted light is typically of a longer wavelength than the absorbed light. Fluorescing is commonly observed in minerals and fluorescent dyes. It is often used in applications such as fluorescent lighting and scientific imaging.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The minerals were fluorescing under UV light.
- Fluorescing dyes are used in biological research.
- The artwork appeared to be fluorescing in the dark.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluorescing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fluorescente
🇮🇳 फ्लोरोसेंट
🇩🇪 fluoreszierend
🇮🇩 berfluoresensi
🇺🇦 флуоресціюючий
🇵🇱 fluorescencyjny
🇯🇵 蛍光の
🇫🇷 fluorescent
🇪🇸 fluorescente
🇹🇷 floresan
🇰🇷 형광의
🇸🇦 متألق
🇨🇿 fluoreskující
🇸🇰 fluorescenčný
🇨🇳 荧光的
🇸🇮 fluorescenten
🇮🇸 flúorísandi
🇰🇿 флуоресцентті
🇬🇪 ფლუორესცენტული
🇦🇿 fluoresan
🇲🇽 fluorescente
Etymology
The term 'fluoresce' originated from the mineral 'fluorspar', which is the source of the word. The word 'fluorspar' itself comes from the Latin 'fluere', meaning 'to flow', which is indicative of the mineral's ability to melt and produce a glowing light when heated. The term was first used in the context of light emission in the late 19th century, although the phenomenon had been observed earlier. The specific scientific study of fluorescence gained significant momentum with advancements in optics and chemistry, particularly during the development of electric lighting systems in the early 20th century. The understanding of the concept has since expanded to numerous applications across various scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, and biology, where it plays a critical role in advanced imaging techniques and the development of fluorescent markers.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,183, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.