1. emitted light when exposed to radiation or ultraviolet light
Usage: past tense of fluoresce; scientific/technical

Examples

• The mineral fluoresced bright green under the UV lamp.
• The dye fluoresced when exposed to the laser light.
• Scientists observed how the protein fluoresced in the microscope.
• The coral fluoresced beautifully in the underwater photograph.
• The sample fluoresced orange when treated with the chemical.
• Under blacklight, the paint fluoresced with an eerie glow.