fluorescent
adjective
fluo·res·cent
flu̇-ˈre-sᵊnt 
flȯ-
1
: having or relating to fluorescence
2
: bright and glowing as a result of fluorescence
fluorescent inks
broadly
: very bright in color
fluorescent
noun
fluorescently
adverb
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And the quickest way to do that is to actually get you in the office and under those fluorescent lights.
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides and household smoke detectors.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
This fluorescent bat did not fly into bright yellow road paint or dive into a bowl of saffron.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
The blue gown, fluorescent lights and IV taped to her arm were all familiar.
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Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Common household hazardous waste items include anti-freeze, motor oil, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, deck stains, pool chemicals, pesticides and household smoke detectors.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
This fluorescent bat did not fly into bright yellow road paint or dive into a bowl of saffron.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
The blue gown, fluorescent lights and IV taped to her arm were all familiar.
—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Fluorescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluorescent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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