phosphorescence
noun/ˌfɑsfəˈrɛsəns/
Frequency rank: #19,797 most common English word
Meaning
A faint, persistent glow of light emitted by a substance without producing noticeable heat, continuing after the source of excitation is removed.
Example sentence
The ocean glowed with soft phosphorescence as the waves broke on the shore at night.
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