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Fluorescence

Definition: Fluorescence refers to the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed electromagnetic radiation or other types of energy, typically visible light. It is a property exhibited by certain materials, such as fluorescent pigments or dyes, which generate light of a different color after being exposed to specific wavelengths of light.

Examples of Fluorescence in different contexts:

As a noun:

1. The fluorescence of the fluorescent dye illuminated the room with a vibrant blue glow.
2. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the minerals in the rock exhibited a green fluorescence.
3. The forensic investigators used a UV lamp to reveal fingerprints through fluorescence.

As a verb:

1. Emily carefully observed the fluorescent flowers as they fluoresced under the sunlight.
2. Scientists can fluorescence substances by exciting their electrons to higher energy levels.
3. The chemist fluorences the liquid by adding a small amount of fluorescent dye.

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