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Fluorescent
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Simple meaning
What does Fluorescent mean?
Glowing or producing bright light.
Dictionary definition
Producing bright light or glowing under certain light; also a fluorescent lamp.
Example sentences
Fluorescent in a sentence
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The sign used fluorescent paint.
medium
The room had fluorescent lights.
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Fluorescent materials can appear very bright, especially under certain kinds of light.
Synonyms
Words like Fluorescent
Antonyms
Opposite words
dimNot bright.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fluorescent, depending on context.
Word family
Fluorescent word family
Base word
fluorescent
noun
fluorescents
More than one fluorescent.
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Practice 1
What does fluorescent mean?
Fluorescent means glowing or producing bright light.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fluorescent?
Glowing is close in meaning to fluorescent in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fluorescent?
Dim contrasts with fluorescent.
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