Associations to the word «Fluoresce»

Wiktionary

FLUORESCE, verb. (intransitive) (physics) To emit electromagnetic radiation, especially visible light, when absorbing radiation of some other wavelength.
FLUORESCE, verb. (intransitive) (of colours) to be very bright, easy to see, dayglo.

Dictionary definition

FLUORESCE, verb. Exhibit or undergo fluorescence.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.