fluorescent
Translation
fluorescent, glowing, vivid
Examples
We have fluorescent lighting in the office.
We have fluorescent lighting in the office.
She wore a fluorescent pink jacket.
She wore a fluorescent pink jacket.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun She wore a fluorescent jacket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glowing, luminous, bright; Antonyms: dull, dark
Etymology
From the mineral 'fluorite', which glows under certain light, from Latin 'fluere' (to flow).
Memory Tips
Think of a fluorescent highlighter pen – its color is extremely bright and seems to glow.