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Fluorescence

Definition

(formal) The process by which a substance absorbs light or other electromagnetic radiation and then emits it at a longer wavelength, often in the form of visible light; the light produced by this process.

Example Sentences

1The team studied the fluorescence of certain minerals under ultraviolet light to better understand their composition.
2Can you explain the principle of fluorescence behind the glow-in-the-dark stars on children's bedroom ceilings?
3The fluorescence of the coral reefs was a breathtaking sight, with the vibrant colors glowing in the sunlight.
4Researchers used fluorescence microscopy to visualize the distribution of proteins within the cells of the tissue sample.
5There is a growing interest in the use of fluorescence spectroscopy for the non-invasive detection of diseases in plants and animals.

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