Meaning & use
fluorescent
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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