1. to emit light when exposed to radiation such as ultraviolet light
Usage: scientific/technical

Examples

• The mineral fluoresces bright green under ultraviolet light.
• When the scientist shines the UV lamp on the sample, it fluoresces brilliantly.
• The coral fluoresces in beautiful colors when exposed to blue light.
• This type of paint fluoresces in the dark after being charged by sunlight.
• The fluorescent dye fluoresces when activated by the laser.
• Under the black light, the scorpion fluoresces with an eerie glow.