fluorescent — producing bright light by means of fluorescence, especially when exposed to radiation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: producing bright light by means of fluorescence, especially when exposed to radiation
Pronunciation (IPA): /flʊəˈrɛsnt/
Korean meaning: 형광의, 형광을 내는
Korean pronunciation: 플루어**레**슨트
Example Sentences
- My teacher's fluorescent yellow highlighter was so bright that I needed sunglasses to read my notes.
- The fluorescent lighting in the supermarket makes everything look artificial.
- She wore a fluorescent pink jacket that could probably be seen from space.
fluorescent
ADJECTIVE//flʊəˈrɛsnt//
producing bright light by means of fluorescence, especially when exposed to radiation
The scientist examines fluorescent chemicals glowing brightly under UV light
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The fluorescent moon becomes a crescent
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Origin
19세기에 '형광석(fluorite)'이라는 광물에서 나오는 빛의 성질을 관찰하면서 만들어진 단어입니다. 형광석이 자외선을 받으면 신비롭게 빛을 내는 현상을 보고 과학자들이 명명했습니다.
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“My teacher's fluorescent yellow highlighter was so bright that I needed sunglasses to read my notes.”
“The fluorescent lighting in the supermarket makes everything look artificial.”
“She wore a fluorescent pink jacket that could probably be seen from space.”
“The fluorescent minerals in the cave glowed beautifully under ultraviolet light.”
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