Phosphorescence
Pronunciation: /ˌfɑːsfərˈɛsəns/
Phosphorescence (noun)
- Light that continues to glow after the source of light has been removed, usually for a longer time than fluorescence.
- A process where energy is stored in a material and released later as light, creating a delayed glow.
Examples
- The phosphorescence faded slowly after the light was turned off.
- In the dark, phosphorescence creates a slow afterglow on the wall.