fluoresce

/flʊ(ə)ˈrɛs/
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Other forms: fluorescing; fluoresces

Definitions of fluoresce
  1. verb
    exhibit or undergo fluorescence
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    types:
    scintillate
    physics: fluoresce momentarily when struck by a charged particle or high-energy photon
    type of:
    glow
    emit a steady even light without flames
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