Phosphorescent

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈiˈsɛnt/

Phosphorescent (adj)

  1. Showing light for a while after the source of light has been removed, usually more slowly than fluorescence.
  2. Giving off a faint glow in the dark that lasts for some time after the lights go out.

Phosphorescent (adjective)

Examples

  • The phosphorescent paint showed a slow afterglow after the light faded.
  • Her phosphorescent bracelet gave a slow afterglow in the dark.