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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phosphoresce

/fɒsfəˈrɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does phosphoresce mean?

verb

to give off light, typically in a low, steady glow, without being heated; to emit light as a result of a chemical reaction.

Example

"The firefly's abdomen phosphoresced in the dark, lighting up the forest floor."

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