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Phosphorescence

Noun

Definition: The emission of light without significant heat, as from chemical or physiological processes.

Sense 1:

The property of an object to emit light after being exposed to radiation or light.

Example sentence: The phosphorescence of the glow-in-the-dark stars in his room created a mesmerizing effect.

Sense 2:

An afterglow or lingering luminescence.

Example sentence: As we turned off the flashlight, the phosphorescence of the ocean revealed the magnificent glow of bioluminescent plankton.

Verb

Definition: To emit light without significant heat, like phosphorescence.

Sense 1:

To emit a soft light or afterglow.

Example sentence: The clock's dial phosphoresced, making it easily visible even in the dark.

Sense 2:

To experience a sense of awe or admiration.

Example sentence: He was phosphorescing with joy after being accepted into his dream university.