autofluorescent
/ˌɔːtoʊflʊˈrɛsənt/
adjective
- Describing a substance or organism that naturally emits light when exposed to certain types of light, without needing a special dye.
- The scientist used a microscope to study the autofluorescent cells in the plant sample.
- Some jellyfish are autofluorescent, glowing green under blue light.
- Autofluorescent minerals can be identified by their unique glow under ultraviolet lamps.