phosphorescent glow

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• phosphorescent — adjective emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous (Freq. 1) the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood • Similar to: ↑light • Derivationally related forms: ↑phosphorescence, ↑phosphoresce …   Useful english dictionary

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