phosphoresce

[fos-fuh-res] / ˌfɒs fəˈrɛs /

VERB

flash

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beam blaze blink flare glance glare gleam glisten glow reflect shine sparkle twinkle

STRONG

bedazzle coruscate dazzle flame glimmer glint glitter incandesce light radiate scintillate spangle spark

WEAK

shoot out

VERB

shimmer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gleam glint glow shine sparkle twinkle

STRONG

blaze coruscate dance flare flash jiggle scintillate shimmy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull

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At that time, researchers suggested the phosphines may be produced by microorganisms residing in those clouds.

From Scientific American • Jun. 30, 2021

phosphoresce

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