phosphor

Plural: phosphors

Noun

• A substance that emits light when exposed to radiation.
• a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes
• Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
• Phosphorus.
• The planet Venus, when appearing as a morning star

Examples

• The word PHOSPHOR glowed on the board, a beacon of a good play.

Related Words

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