English-Finnish translations for fluorescent

• fluoresenssi-

Definition of fluorescent

• Of or relating to fluorescence
• Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury
• Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid
• A fluorescent light

Examples

• The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.
• The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.
• Her shirt was fluorescent orange.
• The fluorescents hummed day and night.

Related words

• fluorescence
• immunofluorescence
• autofluorescence
• biofluorescent
• biofluorescence
• fluorescent tube
• fluorescent lamp
• fluorescence in situ hybridization
• X-ray fluorescence