Phosphorescent
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑsˌfɔɹˈiˈsɛnt/
Phosphorescent (adj)
- Showing light for a while after the source of light has been removed, usually more slowly than fluorescence.
- 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.