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FLUORESCENT

/ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

F 4/4
L 1/2
U 1/2
O 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of FLUORESCENT

noun

A fluorescent light.

"The fluorescents hummed day and night."

adjective

Of or relating to fluorescence.

adjective

Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.

"The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness."

adjective

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

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is FLUORESCENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FLUORESCENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

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 fluorescent Total
Scrabble 41111113111 16
WWF 42211114121 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FLUORESCENT

100 words from the letters in FLUORESCENT

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FLUORESCENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FLUORESCENT

What does FLUORESCENT mean?
FLUORESCENT is a noun. A fluorescent light.
Is FLUORESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FLUORESCENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FLUORESCENT worth in Scrabble?
FLUORESCENT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FLUORESCENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FLUORESCENT. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.