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phosphorescent |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Phosphorescent \Phos`phor*es"cent\, a. [Cf. F. phosphorescent.] Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat. -- n. A phosphorescent substance. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: phosphorescent adj : emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous; "the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood"
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