Phosphorescence

Pronunciation: /fɑs.fəˈrɛs.əns/

Definitions of phosphorescence

noun a type of luminescence that occurs in the dark after exposure to light

Example Sentences

A1 The glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling emit a soft phosphorescence at night.

A2 The phosphorescence of certain marine animals can be seen in the dark waters of the ocean.

B1 Scientists study the phenomenon of phosphorescence to understand how certain materials emit light without heat.

B2 The artist used phosphorescence in their paintings to create a surreal glow effect.

C1 The phosphorescence of the fireflies in the forest created a magical atmosphere.

C2 The phosphorescence of the bioluminescent algae lit up the night sea with a mesmerizing display of colors.

Examples of phosphorescence in a Sentence

formal The scientists studied the phosphorescence of the deep-sea creatures.

informal The glow-in-the-dark effect of those fish is called phosphorescence.

slang Check out the cool phosphorescence on those rocks by the beach!

figurative Her smile had a phosphorescence that lit up the room.

Grammatical Forms of phosphorescence

• past tense: phosphoresced
• plural: phosphorescences
• comparative: more phosphorescent
• superlative: most phosphorescent
• present tense: phosphoresces
• future tense: will phosphoresce
• perfect tense: has phosphoresced
• continuous tense: is phosphorescing
• singular: phosphorescence
• positive degree: phosphorescent
• infinitive: to phosphoresce
• gerund: phosphorescing
• participle: phosphorescent

Origin and Evolution of phosphorescence

First Known Use: 1603 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'phosphorescence' originated from the Latin word 'phosphorus' which means 'light-bringer'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the emission of light without heat, the term 'phosphorescence' has evolved to encompass the phenomenon of materials absorbing and re-emitting light, as well as the glowing light produced by certain marine organisms.