fluorescent
UK: flɔːˈres.ənt | US: flʊˈres.ənt
adj. emitting light as a result of absorbing radiation of a shorter wavelength
adj. vividly colorful or bright
adj. (of a substance) capable of fluorescence
fluorescent = fluor<mineral containing fluorine> + esc<verb-forming suffix> + ent<adjective suffix>
- fluor (from Latin fluor, meaning "flow" or "a mineral containing fluorine")
- esc (a verb-forming suffix derived from Latin -escere, indicating a process or state)
- ent (an adjective-forming suffix from Latin -entem, meaning "performing or causing an action")
Etymology Origin:
The word fluorescent originates from the mineral fluorite (calcium fluoride), which exhibits fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light. The Latin root fluor ("flow") refers to the mineral’s use as a flux in metallurgy. The suffix -escent (via Latin -escere) denotes a process of becoming, reflecting the emission of light under specific conditions. The term was coined in the mid-19th century to describe this luminous phenomenon.
The fluorescent dye glowed brightly under UV light.
She wore a fluorescent pink jacket for visibility at night.
Fluorescent bulbs are more energy-efficient than incandescent ones.
The scientist studied the fluorescent properties of the new compound.
The posters were printed in fluorescent colors to attract attention.