Definitions

1. adjective

glowing or emitting light, typically brightly; giving off light, heat, or radiation

“The fluorescent paint used in the art installation created a vibrant glow in the dark room.”

2. adjective

relating to or producing fluorescence

“The fluorescent bacteria in the sample glowed under the microscope.”

3. noun

a substance or object that emits light, typically brightly, when excited, especially a substance that fluoresces under ultraviolet light

“The fluorescent dyes in the paint made the artwork glow in the dark.”

4. noun

an electric lamp or light that emits light by fluorescence

“The fluorescent light in the office was energy-efficient and long-lasting.”