1. emitting light without heat; glowing or shining with a soft, steady light
Usage: present participle of phosphoresce; commonly used in scientific and descriptive contexts

Examples

• The phosphorescing algae lit up the beach with an eerie blue glow.
• Deep-sea creatures are often phosphorescing, using light to communicate and hunt.
• The watch face was phosphorescing faintly in the dark room.
• Certain minerals begin phosphorescing when exposed to ultraviolet light.
• The phosphorescing plankton created a magical display as waves crashed on the shore.
• Scientists studied the phosphorescing bacteria to understand bioluminescence.