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phosphoresce

/ˌfɒs.fəˈres/

Traducción: Verbo que denota la acción de emitir luz sin calor apreciable, generalmente tras ser expuesto a radiación, como una forma de luminiscencia.

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/ˌfɒs.fəˈres/C2formal
  • esVerbo que denota la acción de emitir luz sin calor apreciable, generalmente tras ser expuesto a radiación, como una forma de luminiscencia.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting light without appreciable heat, typically after exposure to radiation, as a form of luminescence.

  1. Emit light without heatC2formalscientific

    To produce a glow or emit light after absorbing energy, without generating significant heat, typically in the dark.

    esFosforescer

    • Certain minerals phosphoresce after being exposed to ultraviolet light.
    • The deep-sea creatures phosphoresce to attract prey in the dark ocean.
    • The paint on the watch dials phosphoresces, allowing you to read the time at night.

    Sinónimosglowluminesce

Formas
  • phosphoresced past participle
  • phosphoresced past simple
  • phosphorescing present participle
  • phosphoresces third person singular