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Webster 1913 Edition

Phosphorescence

Phosˊphor-es′cence

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Noun.
[Cf. F.
phosphorescence
.]
1.
The quality or state of being phosphorescent.
3.
Light emitted by the process of phosphorescence.

Webster 1828 Edition

Phosphorescence

PHOSPHORES'CENCE

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Noun.
A faint light or luminousness of a body, unaccompanied with sensible heat. It is exhibited by certain animals, as well as by vegetable and mineral substances.

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