phosphorescents

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/ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsənts/

A form of phosphorescent — Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phosphorescent

Rhymes & wordplay

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