Phosphoresce

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈɛsˈˌsii/

Phosphoresce (verb)

  1. To glow for a long time after the light source has stopped, usually because energy is released slowly.

Examples

  • The wall phosphoresces slowly after the lights go out.
  • The paint phosphoresces slowly in the dark for a while.