photoluminescence

photoluminescence
photoluminescent, adj.
/foh'teuh looh'meuh nes"euhns/, n. Physics.
luminescence induced by the absorption of infrared radiation, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation.
[1885-90; PHOTO- + LUMINESCENCE]

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      emission of light from a substance as a result of absorption of electromagnetic radiation; such a substance is called a phosphor (q.v.), and the emitted light usually has a longer wavelength than the incident radiation.

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