word
phosphorescent
fos-for-ES-ent
ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
phosphorescent
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Dictionary meaning
Emitting a faint glow, especially after exposure to radiation or in deep-sea creatures.
History and origin
Greek — 'phosphoros' (light-bearing).
Examples
- The phosphorescent plankton turned the breaking waves into a ghostly, luminous blue.
Common mispronunciations
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