intr.v. phos·pho·resced, phos·pho·resc·ing, phos·pho·resc·es To persist in emitting light, unaccompanied by sensible heat or combustion, after exposure to and removal of a source of radiation. [Probably back-formation from PHOSPHORESCENT.] |
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