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
Conservators noticed that its two wooden panels had shifted, and ultraviolet fluorescence revealed nicotine stains.
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Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
In most fluorometers, one pair of lenses focuses the light onto the sample, while another pair focuses the resulting fluorescence onto an integrated sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Researchers bombard samples with x-rays to trigger x-ray fluorescence (XRF) that reveals chemical composition.
—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
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Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
In most fluorometers, one pair of lenses focuses the light onto the sample, while another pair focuses the resulting fluorescence onto an integrated sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Researchers bombard samples with x-rays to trigger x-ray fluorescence (XRF) that reveals chemical composition.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescence
Noun
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One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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With its creamy neutral base and iridescent glow, the glazed donut works for pretty much all occasions—especially for celebrating a loved one’s big day.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Ciara Chatman walked out of her Auburn Gresham home Monday night and was met by the glare of candlelight.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whitney is so strong that not even the icy glare of her former teammates can get to her.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Just making something really big, something in the light of Earth, Wind & Fire.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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The comfort and gleam of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles depended on the people who waded through rush-hour traffic on the 405 Freeway or the Pacific Coast Highway every morning to do the service work there.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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His face is a death mask: gaunt and soiled, teeth pebbly, eyes dilated but piercing in their last hint of blued luminescence.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
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This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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How to see it The snow moon reaches peak illumination at 8:53 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 12.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to earthsky.org.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Fluorescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescence. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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