Phosphorescent


[fos-fuh-res-uh nt] /ˌfɒs fəˈrɛs ənt/

adjective
1.
exhibiting .
/ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənt/
adjective
1.
exhibiting or having the property of phosphorescence
adj.

1766, from Modern Latin phosphorus (see phosphorus) + -escent. Related: Phosphorescently.

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