fluorescent

• Diz-se de substância que emite luz visível quando exposta à radiação ultravioleta ou a outro tipo de radiação; também se refere a cores muito vivas e brilhantes.

Describes a substance that emits visible light when exposed to ultraviolet or other forms of radiation.

1. Emitting light under radiationB2formalscientific

   Describes a substance that absorbs electromagnetic radiation (such as light) and then re-emits it, producing visible glow.

   Fluorescente

   • The fluorescent paint on the road signs glows brightly under car headlights.
   • Many minerals are fluorescent under ultraviolet light.
   • Fluorescent bulbs are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs.

   Sinônimosglowingluminescent

2. Extremely bright or vivid in colorA2informal

   Having a very bright, intense color that seems to shine or reflect light strongly.

   Fluorescente

   • She wore a fluorescent orange jacket so she could be seen easily.
   • The store had a display of fluorescent pink and green T-shirts.
   • His fluorescent yellow sneakers were hard to miss on the street.

   Sinônimosbrilliantelectricglowingintenseluminousneonradiantvivid

   Antônimosdarkdingydullfadedmutedpalesombersubdued

• Substantivo que designa uma lâmpada ou luminária que utiliza a fluorescência para produzir luz, especialmente a lâmpada fluorescente (lâmpada de vapor de mercúrio com revestimento de fósforo).

A noun referring to a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp to produce light.

1. Fluorescent light fixtureB2formal

   A lighting device that uses a fluorescent lamp to produce light, often found in offices and homes.

   Luminária fluorescente

   • The office ceiling was lined with long fluorescent lights.
   • She replaced the old fluorescent with a new LED panel.
   • The fluorescent hummed softly in the quiet room.

   Sinônimosfluorescent lamp