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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

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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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