fluorescent

/flʊˈrɛsənt/
adjective
  1. Describing a substance that gives off visible light when exposed to ultraviolet or other radiation.
    • The safety vest is made of fluorescent material so drivers can see workers at night.
    • Some minerals are fluorescent and shine in vivid colors under UV light.
    • The fluorescent paint on the poster glowed brightly under the black light.
  2. Extremely bright and vivid in color, often with a neon-like appearance.
    • She wore a fluorescent pink jacket that could be seen from far away.
    • His fluorescent orange sneakers were the most eye-catching shoes in the room.
    • The artist used fluorescent green to make the painting stand out.
noun
  1. A fluorescent light or lamp, especially a long tube used in offices and homes.
    • We replaced the old fluorescents with LED lights to save energy.
    • The ceiling was lined with long fluorescents that hummed softly.
    • One of the fluorescents in the kitchen started flickering and needed to be changed.
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