florescent

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A typical fluorescence microscope uses florescent molecules as light bulbs to highlight certain aspects of a biological target.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

The plant prefers low, indirect light but can even survive under florescent lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

Tatum wore sneakers that were florescent orange, which easily stood out with most of his teammates wearing white or black.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

At the border of the lawn stood a hedgerow of scarlet-blossomed fuchsia trees reminiscent of the florescent bougainvillea on her family’s terrace in Cairo, where she lived until she was 15.

From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2021

Beyond the Art Gallery, a long passage brings you to a narrow twisted opening named the Gimlet, and to two ancient potholes leading to unknown depths, and "profusely ornamented with florescent incrustation."

From Among the Canadian Alps by Burpee, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone)