fluorescent

Meanings

• A substance that emits light when exposed to radiation or an electric current.

  - "The watch's hands were coated with a fluorescent substance that made them easy to read in the dark."
  - "The scientist mixed a fluorescent compound with water and shone an ultraviolet light on the solution. The water glowed brightly under the light, revealing the presence of the fluorescent compound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fluorescent
moonbeam , glean , dream , stream , team , extreme , seam

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Fluorescent (en) : A substance that emits light when exposed to radiation or an electric current.
   

2. Fluorescent (en) : A type of light bulb that emits light in the ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum, which then excites the phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb, causing it to glow in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
   

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Variants

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fluorescent , fluorescently , fluorescents , fluorescent lamp , fluorescent lamps , compact fluorescent bulb , compact fluorescent bulbs , compact fluorescent lamp , compact fluorescent lamps , compact fluorescent light , compact fluorescent light bulb , compact fluorescent light bulbs , compact fluorescent lightbulb , compact fluorescent lightbulbs , compact fluorescent lights

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Etymology

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The term 'fluorescent' comes from the Latin word 'fluo', which means 'I flow'. The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the phenomenon of certain minerals emitting light when exposed to short-wave ultraviolet radiation.

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Trivia

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1. Fluorescent minerals have been used for centuries to create decorative objects, such as jewelry and ornamental vases. One of the most famous examples of fluorescent minerals being used for decorative purposes is the famous 'Cleopatra's Egg' at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. This stunning egg-shaped object, which measures about 6 inches (15 cm) in height and 4 inches (10 cm) in width, is made entirely of a single piece of quartz crystal, which displays beautiful fluorescent colors when exposed to ultraviolet light. This incredible object is believed to have originated from the ancient mining town of Serabit el-Khadem, located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is believed that this object was likely dedicated to the worship of the goddess Hathor, who was often depicted as a cow or a goddess with the head of a cow. The exact date of this object is not known, but it is believed to date back to at least the New Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, which lasted from approximately 1550 BC to 1077 BC.

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How to Memorize "fluorescent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear glass of water under the sun. Now imagine a fluorescent pigment being added to the water. When the water is exposed to sunlight, the fluorescent pigment emits a bright light, making the water glow in the dark.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a popular kids' toy called a 'Glow Stick'. When you shake a Glow Stick, it emits a bright light that lasts for hours. This is similar to how a fluorescent substance emits light when exposed to radiation or an electric current.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frequently Used Light Emitting Substances' to remember the definition of fluorescent. Fluorescent substances are those that emit light when exposed to radiation or an electric current. These substances are frequently used in various applications, including medical diagnosis, industrial processes, and security systems.

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