fluorescence

• Substantivo que designa a emissão de luz por uma substância que absorveu radiação, geralmente de outro comprimento de onda, frequentemente invisível. Fenômeno de luminescência em que a luz emitida cessa quase imediatamente após a excitação.

A noun referring to the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed radiation, typically of a different, often invisible, wavelength.

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   The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation, typically visible light emitted when the absorbed radiation is of a different (often invisible) wavelength.

   Fluorescência

   • The mineral exhibited a bright green fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
   • Scientists use fluorescence to track molecules in biological cells.
   • The highlighter ink works due to fluorescence, making it appear bright.