as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
studied the fluorescence of certain elements
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Recent Examples of fluorescence
Conservators noticed that its two wooden panels had shifted, and ultraviolet fluorescence revealed nicotine stains.
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Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
In most fluorometers, one pair of lenses focuses the light onto the sample, while another pair focuses the resulting fluorescence onto an integrated sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Researchers bombard samples with x-rays to trigger x-ray fluorescence (XRF) that reveals chemical composition.
—Bymichael Price, science.org, 5 Aug. 2024
Curators use a method called X-ray fluorescence to investigate the chemical makeup of book covers.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
In most fluorometers, one pair of lenses focuses the light onto the sample, while another pair focuses the resulting fluorescence onto an integrated sensor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2024
Researchers bombard samples with x-rays to trigger x-ray fluorescence (XRF) that reveals chemical composition.
—Bymichael Price, science.org, 5 Aug. 2024
Curators use a method called X-ray fluorescence to investigate the chemical makeup of book covers.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescence
Noun
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It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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When touched, its hood and tail glow with a constellation of blue-green dots like an underwater planetarium.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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By the end of February, Saturn will be obscured by the glare of the sun.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Why This Year’s Awards Matter More Than Ever The 2025 She Rocks Awards are particularly timely in light of ongoing discussions about gender equality in music.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Tacopina was incensed by the eleventh-hour revelation and asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold to delay opening arguments or restart jury selection in light of the new information.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unlike other stick foundations, this one delivers a satin finish that achieves a radiantly smooth gleam IRL.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
12 Dec. 2024
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The full moon will reach peak illumination beginning at 5:27 p.m. ET Monday.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2025
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January's full moon will reach peak illumination at 5:27 p.m. ET on Monday, according to NASA.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Fluorescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescence. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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