fluorescent
/flʊˈrɛsənt/
adjective
- 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.
- 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
- 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.