noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fluorescence
Refers to the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation. Commonly used in scientific and technical contexts.
蛍光灯は蛍光を利用した照明器具です。
Fluorescent lamps are lighting fixtures that use fluorescence.
この鉱物は紫外線を当てると蛍光を発する。
This mineral emits fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Compound of 蛍 (firefly) and 光 (light), referring to the glow of fireflies. The term was adopted in physics to describe the phenomenon of fluorescence.