PHOSPHORESCENCE
Phosphorescence
Commonly seen examples of phosphorescent materials are the glow-in-the-dark toys, paint, and clock dials that glow for some time after being charged with a bright light such as in any normal reading or room light. Typically the glowing then slowly fades out within minutes in a dark room.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Phosphorescence
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phosphorescence
Noun
- The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.
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