FLUORESCENT
/ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of FLUORESCENT
A fluorescent light.
"The fluorescents hummed day and night."
Of or relating to fluorescence.
Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.
"The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness."
Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.
"The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years."
Examples of FLUORESCENT in a Sentence
- "The fluorescents hummed day and night."
- "The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness."
- "The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years."
Word Details
Is FLUORESCENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FLUORESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FLUORESCENT uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FLUORESCENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | l | u | o | r | e | s | c | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLUORESCENT
100 words from the letters in FLUORESCENT
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How to Use FLUORESCENT in Word Games
FLUORESCENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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