fluorescent

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Of or relating to fluorescence.

2. 2

   Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.

   • The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.
3. 3

   Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons…

   Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.

   • The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.
   • The shed, a steel-framed structure with a single-span roof devoid of intermediate support, is exceptionally well-lit by continuous glazing on the roof and along much of the sides, while there is fluorescent roof lighting for night work.
   • Rather than burning out as incandescent bulbs do, L.E.D.’s light output dims over tens of thousands of hours. L.E.D.’s are also more resistant to vibration than incandescents or screw-in fluorescent bulbs, and do not flicker or hum.
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   1. 4

      Vivid, as if fluorescing

      Vivid, as if fluorescing; neon.

      • Her shirt was fluorescent orange.
   2. 5

      A fluorescent light.

      • The fluorescents hummed day and night.
      • Compact fluorescents are typically rated at 7,500 to 10,000 hours, and incandescents at about 1,500 hours.

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