Fluorescent
(adjective)
- Emitting light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
- Having a bright, vivid color.
- Having or producing a bright, vivid light.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from french fluorescence, from fluo- "flowing" + -escence.
Examples:
- The T-shirt was fluorescent.
- The fish had fluorescent scales.
- The paint was fluorescent under black light.
- The sign had a fluorescent light.
- The poster was fluorescent.