Definitions for fluoresces

fluoresces fluo·resce

Spelling: [floo-res, flaw-, floh-]
IPA: /flʊˈrɛs, flɔ-, floʊ-/

Fluoresces is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 510 anagrams from letters in fluoresces (ceeflorssu).

Definitions for fluoresces

verb (used without object)

  1. to exhibit fluorescence.
  2. to exhibit fluorescence.

Origin of fluoresces

First recorded in 1870-75; back formation from fluorescence

Examples for fluoresces

Liquids which fluoresce only do so while the exciting light is falling on them, ceasing immediately the exciting light is cut off.

Some substances also, which fluoresce at ordinary temperatures, will phosphoresce at low temperatures.

Certain crystals, like barium platinum cyanide, fluoresce when struck by the "X" rays.

Liquids which fluoresce only do so while the exciting light is falling on them, ceasing immediately the exciting light is cut off.

Certain crystals, like barium platinum cyanide, fluoresce when struck by the "X" rays.

Some substances also, which fluoresce at ordinary temperatures, will phosphoresce at low temperatures.

Word Value for fluoresces
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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