fluorescence

English

/flʊˈɹɛsəns/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle.
  • The light so emitted.

Etymology

Suffix from English fluorspar.

Origin

English

fluorspar

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