Fluorescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /flʊˈɹɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorescence is a noun meaning The light so emitted.
Meaning
The light so emitted.
More Meanings
- (physics) The emission of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by a material when stimulated by the absorption of radiation or of a subatomic particle.
Example Sentences
A multi-institution US research team has combined some creative chemistry, fluorescence microscopy and laser-driven microballistics to gain a clearer view of just what happens in a high-strain-rate impact, and to tease out the relative contribution of different kinds of energy dissipation within the target (Nat. Commun., doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-52663-1).
Word Forms
- fluorescences
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluoresce, fluorescent, epipolism, activated, phosphorescence, radiance.
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