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phosphorescent

/fɒsfəˈrɛsnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does phosphorescent mean?

adjective

Giving off light, typically in a low, steady glow, without being heated; emitting light as a result of a chemical reaction.

Example

"The phosphorescent paint on the sign glowed brightly in the dark."

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