Definition of Phospharescent

Definition of Phospharescent

Phos`phor*es"cent (?), a. [Cf. F. phosphorescent.] Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat. -- n. A phosphorescent substance.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.
A phosphorescent substance.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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