1 (of substances) producing bright light by using some forms of RADIATION:
a fluorescent lamp (= one that uses such a substance) * fluorescent lighting
2 (of a colour, material, etc.) appearing very bright when light shines on it; that can be seen in the dark:
fluorescent armbands worn by cyclists
comparePHOSPHORESCENT
fluorescence noun [U]
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