Meaning & use

fluorescent

adjective·Academic

Emitting bright light produced by absorbing radiation, especially describing certain lamps or vivid colors.

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The office was lit by humming fluorescent tubes overhead.

She wore a fluorescent yellow vest so drivers could see her at night.

A note on using this word

"Flourescent" is a frequent misspelling; remember "fluorescent" has no "u" after the "o."

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