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Phosphorescence

usgb/ˌfɑːsfəˈresns/Volume
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Phosphorescence is often used in scientific contexts to describe materials that emit light without heat. SlideResearchers study the phosphorescence of algae to understand bioluminescence.
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Phosphorescent materials are used in safety signs and emergency exits as they can glow in the dark. SlideThe emergency exits were marked by a phosphorescent strip on the floor.
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Persistent GlowPlay
The glow of phosphorescent objects lasts longer than fluorescence, often visible for several hours. SlideThe children's room had stars on the ceiling that showed a gentle phosphorescence at night.
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