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phosphorescence

noun as in iridescence

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The color of the phosphorescence differs in the sexes, and its intensity varies with the age and temperament.

The water gleamed with phosphorescence, and the yacht Spray left a wake of gleaming silver and gold and flashing jewels.

Urgent as the situation was, he stood for a few moments meditative, contemplating the phosphorescence of the waves.

That is phosphorescence, which is very common in tropical seas, sometimes the whole sea is alight with it.

There is no light in these depths: they make it with their own phosphorescence.

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On this page you'll find 154 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to phosphorescence, such as: beam, blaze, burst, flame, flare, and glare.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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