Definitions of phosphorescence [ˌfɒs fəˈrɛs əns]

Translate phosphorescence to

Definition of 'phosphorescence'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) phosphorescence
the property of being luminous at temperatures below incandescence, as from slow oxidation or after exposure to light or other radiation.

2. phosphorescence
a luminous appearance resulting from this.

3. phosphorescence
any luminous radiation emitted from a substance after the removal of the exciting agent.

Definition of 'phosphorescence'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) phosphorescence
a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased

Definition of 'phosphorescence'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) phosphorescence
the quality or state of being phosphorescent; or the act of phosphorescing

2. (noun) phosphorescence
a phosphoric light

Definition of 'phosphorescence'

The Standard Electrical Dictionary

1. phosphorescence
The emission of light rays by a substance not heated, but whose luminosity is due to the persistence of luminous vibration after light has fallen upon it.

A phosphorescent body, after exposure to light, is luminous itself. Phosphorescence may be induced by rubbing or friction, by heat, by molecular bombardment, as in Crookes' tubes, and by static discharge of electricity, as well as by simple exposure to light.

Another form of phosphorescence may be due to slow chemical combustion. This is the cause of the luminosity of phosphorous.

'phosphorescence' - Nearby Entries
phosphoprotein phosphor bronze phosphoresce phosphorescence phosphorescent phosphoric phosphoric acid

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"phosphorescence." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 16 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/phosphorescence

Alternative search options for 'phosphorescence'

Search for Synonyms for 'phosphorescence'

Quotes containing the term 'phosphorescence'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'phosphorescence'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'phosphorescence'

Search for 'phosphorescence' on

What rhymes with 'phosphorescence'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'phosphorescence'