Definition of Phosphorescence

1. Noun. A fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased.

Generic synonyms: Fluorescence
Derivative terms: Phosphoresce, Phosphorescent

Definition of Phosphorescence

1. n. The quality or state of being phosphorescent; or the act of phosphorescing.

Definition of Phosphorescence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phosphorescence

1. 1. Emission of light following absorption of radiation. Emitted light is of longer wavelength than the exciting radiation and is a result of decay of electrons from the triplet to the ground state. Lasts longer than fluorescence electron decay from singlet to ground state) and occurs after a longer delay. 2. Popularly misused as a term for biological luminescence, for example by fireflies. (31 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phosphorescence

phosphoproteins
phosphoprotein phosphatase
phosphopyruvate hydratase
phosphor
phosphor
phosphor-bronze
phosphoramide mustards
phosphoranes
phosphorate
phosphorated
phosphore
phosphores
phosphoresce
phosphoresced
phosphorescence (current term)
phosphorescence (current term)
phosphorescent
phosphorescent
phosphoresces
phosphorescing
phosphorhidrosis
phosphori
phosphoriboisomerase
phosphoribomutase
phosphoribosylaminoimidazolecarboxamide formyltransferase
phosphoribosylaminopyrimidine deaminase
phosphoribosylaminopyrimidine reductase
phosphoribosylanthranilate isomerase
phosphoribosylanthranilate isomerase-indoleglycerol-phosphate synthase
phosphoribosylformylglycinamidine synthetase

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