phosphoresce
/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛs/
verb
- To give off light after being exposed to radiation, without using heat to produce the light.
- Some deep-sea creatures phosphoresce to attract prey or communicate in the dark ocean.
- Certain minerals phosphoresce for several minutes after being placed under a UV lamp.
- The toy stars on the ceiling phosphoresce all night after the bedroom light is turned off.