phosphorescent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous
    • the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood

WordNet

Phos`phor*es"cent adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. phosphorescent.
Definitions
  1. Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat. -- n. A phosphorescent substance.

Webster 1913