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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

phosphorescence

/fɒsfəˈrɛsns/ noun · British & US
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What does phosphorescence mean?

noun

The emission of light, not by heat or light but by a chemical reaction, that continues for a relatively long time after the exciting cause has ceased.

Example

"The phosphorescence of the fireflies lit up the night sky."

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