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phosphorescent

adjective

emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous

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Word length
14
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
26
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous

    “the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood”

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the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood
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