Definitions for fluoresce

fluoresce fluo·resce

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

Fluoresce is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 412 anagrams from letters in fluoresce (ceeflorsu).

Definitions for fluoresce

verb (used without object)

  1. to exhibit fluorescence.

Origin of fluoresce

First recorded in 1870-75; back formation from fluorescence

Examples for fluoresce

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.

Word Value for fluoresce
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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