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fluorescence

Pronunciation: /flʊəˈrɛs(ə)ns, flɔː-/

Definition of fluorescence

noun

[mass noun]

the visible or invisible radiation produced from certain substances as a result of incident radiation of a shorter wavelength such as X-rays or ultraviolet light.
the property of absorbing light of short wavelength and emitting light of longer wavelength.