Phosphorescence

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒfÉ’sfəˈɹɛsÉ™ns/
• GenAm IPA: /ËŒfɑːsfəˈrÉ›sÉ™ns/
• Homophones: phosphorescents

Origin

From phosphorescent

Full definition of phosphorescence

Noun

1. The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.
• 2002, Barbara Vine, Grasshopper, page 138:We saw a round red sun rise over the City, paint the glassy towers with phosphorescence and, as it brightened and lost its shape, sprinkle across the sky feathers of pink and lilac.