Fluorescence

C1 8+

Pronunciation: /flʊˈrɛsəns/

Definitions of fluorescence

noun the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation

Example Sentences

A1 Fluorescence is the ability of a material to emit light after being exposed to ultraviolet light.

A2 Scientists use fluorescence to study the behavior of molecules in cells.

B1 The fluorescence of the dye helped researchers track the movement of the virus in the body.

B2 Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful tool in biological research for visualizing cellular structures.

C1 The fluorescence spectrum of the compound was analyzed to determine its chemical properties.

C2 Advanced techniques like time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy can provide detailed information about molecular interactions.

Examples of fluorescence in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a fluorescence microscope to observe the cells.

informal The glowy thingy helped the scientist see the cells better.

slang The flashy gadget made it easier for the scientist to look at the cells.

figurative The fluorescence of the cells illuminated the path to new discoveries.

Grammatical Forms of fluorescence

past tense

fluoresced

plural

fluorescences

comparative

more fluorescent

superlative

most fluorescent

present tense

fluoresces

future tense

will fluoresce

perfect tense

has fluoresced

continuous tense

is fluorescing

singular

fluorescence

positive degree

fluorescent

infinitive

to fluoresce

gerund

fluorescing

participle

fluorescing

Origin and Evolution of fluorescence

First Known Use: 1852 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'fluorescence' originated from the Latin word 'fluere' meaning 'to flow' and the mineral 'fluorite' which exhibits the phenomenon of fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the scientific context to describe the emission of light by certain substances, the term 'fluorescence' has since expanded to include various fields such as art, technology, and everyday language to describe bright, vivid colors or glowing effects.