phosphorescent

/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsənt/
adjective
  1. Giving off a soft, glowing light after being exposed to light, without producing heat.
    • We walked along the beach and saw phosphorescent waves sparkling in the dark.
    • The phosphorescent stars on her ceiling glowed all night.
    • Some deep-sea fish have phosphorescent spots to attract prey.
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