phosphorescence

phosphorescence
The quality or property of emitting light without active combustion or the production of heat, generally as the result of prior exposure to radiation, which persists after the inciting cause is removed. [G. phos, light, + phoros, bearing]

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phos·pho·res·cence -'res-ən(t)s n
1) luminescence that is caused by the absorption of radiation at one wavelength followed by delayed reradiation at a different wavelength and that continues for a noticeable time after the incident radiation stops
2) an enduring luminescence without sensible heat

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phos·pho·res·cence (fos″fə-resґəns) the emission of light without appreciable heat; it is characterized by the emission of absorbed light after a delay and at a considerably longer wavelength than that of the absorbed light. Cf. fluorescence. phosphorescent adj

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  • Phosphorescence — Phos phor*es cence, n. [Cf. F. phosphorescence.] 1. The quality or state of being phosphorescent; or the act of phosphorescing. [1913 Webster] 2. A phosphoric light. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • phosphorescence — 1796; see PHOSPHORESCENT (Cf. phosphorescent) + ENCE (Cf. ence) …   Etymology dictionary

  • phosphorescence — ► NOUN 1) light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat. 2) Physics the emission of radiation in a similar manner to fluorescence but continuing after excitation ceases. DERIVATIVES phosphoresce verb phosphorescent adjective …   English terms dictionary

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  • Phosphorescence — As these transitions occur less often in certain materials, absorbed radiation may be re emitted at a lower intensity for up to several hours.The study of phosphorescent materials led to the discovery of radioactivity in 1896. Explanations of the …   Wikipedia

  • phosphorescence — /fos feuh res euhns/, n. 1. the property of being luminous at temperatures below incandescence, as from slow oxidation in the case of phosphorus or after exposure to light or other radiation. 2. a luminous appearance resulting from this. 3. any… …   Universalium

  • PHOSPHORESCENCE — n. f. T. de Chimie Propriété qu’ont certains corps de dégager de la lumière dans l’obscurité, sans chaleur ni combustion sensible. La phosphorescence du bois pourri, du ver luisant. Il se dit aussi de la Propriété qu’ont quelques corps d’émettre… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

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