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FLUORESCENT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Fluorescent.

Fluorescent - as a noun

A lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluorescent fixture

Fluorescent - as an adjective satellite

Emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source

Brilliantly colored and apparently giving off light

Example: "Fluorescent colors"

Fluorescent - as an adjective

Of or relating to fluorescence.

Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.

Example: "The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness."

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.

Example: "The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years."

Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid

Example: "Her shirt was fluorescent orange."

Example Sentences

"She wore a fluorescent yellow dress to the party."
"The office was brightly lit with fluorescent lights."
"I bought a fluorescent marker for highlighting important points in the textbook."
"The walls of the nightclub were painted in fluorescent colors."
"We saw fluorescent fish swimming in the deep sea."
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Word Game Points

Is FLUORESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fluorescent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLUORESCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FLUORESCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fluorescent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLUORESCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is FLUORESCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fluorescent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLUORESCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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