CEFR B2

fluorescent

adjective

Meaning

Emitting light produced by the absorption of radiation at an invisible wavelength, often resulting in a bright, vivid appearance.

Examples

The fluorescent lights in the classroom flickered whenever someone turned on the projector.
She wore a fluorescent yellow jacket so that drivers could see her clearly while cycling at night.

Synonyms: bright, vivid, luminous, incandescent

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fluorescent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /flʊəˈrɛsənt/

Definition

Emitting light produced by the absorption of radiation at an invisible wavelength, often resulting in a bright, vivid appearance.

Examples

The fluorescent lights in the classroom flickered whenever someone turned on the projector.
She wore a fluorescent yellow jacket so that drivers could see her clearly while cycling at night.
Certain minerals exhibit a beautiful, glowing effect when placed under a fluorescent lamp.

How to Use fluorescent

fluorescent [noun] (collocation): Used to describe types of lighting or pigments. — "The room was lit by a single fluorescent bulb."

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