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Webster 1913 Edition


Phosphorescent

Phosˊphor-es′cent

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
phosphorescent
.]
Shining with a phosphoric light; emitting phosphorescence; luminous without sensible heat.
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Noun.
A phosphorescent substance.

Webster 1828 Edition


Phosphorescent

PHOSPHORES'CENT

,
Adj.
Shining with a faint light; luminous without sensible heat.