as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
studied the fluorescence of certain elements
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Recent Examples of fluorescence
Researchers bombard samples with x-rays to trigger x-ray fluorescence (XRF) that reveals chemical composition.
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Bymichael Price, science.org, 5 Aug. 2024
Curators use a method called X-ray fluorescence to investigate the chemical makeup of book covers.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
Researchers can exploit this action by setting their test to trigger a flash of fluorescence when ssDNA is cut, confirming that CRISPR’s target pathogen was present.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 20 June 2024
In diving expeditions in the Banda Sea off Indonesia and the Red Sea off Egypt, researchers have now observed and identified fluorescence in 27 species for the first time.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
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Bymichael Price, science.org, 5 Aug. 2024
Curators use a method called X-ray fluorescence to investigate the chemical makeup of book covers.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
Researchers can exploit this action by setting their test to trigger a flash of fluorescence when ssDNA is cut, confirming that CRISPR’s target pathogen was present.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 20 June 2024
In diving expeditions in the Banda Sea off Indonesia and the Red Sea off Egypt, researchers have now observed and identified fluorescence in 27 species for the first time.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescence
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here, there’s only one second in one montage when, during a performance of Medea, Jolie unleashes a hot glare.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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The sights and sounds of Christmas, like twinkling lights, cozy fires, and familiar carols, help create the holiday magic.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin, decked out in twinkling lights, lush garland and plenty of presents, is listed for $1,206,139 on the Zillow website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Each door reveals one of the brand’s must-try products, from the cleanser to the hyaluronic acid serum to the antioxidant-rich glow drops which add a subtle gleam to skin when mixed in with a moisturizer.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pair glitter with a clear or lightly colored glass to show off its gleam and serve it soon, as some glitters settle over time.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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But despite a few previous examples, the 1974 tour (and the live album that followed) may have been the most prominent moment when saluting a musician by way of real or artificial luminescence truly, well, came to light.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
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December's full moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m. EST, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Cold Moon, December's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Fluorescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescence. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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