nonfluorescent

fluo·res·cent

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Definitions of nonfluorescent word

adjective nonfluorescent possessing the property of fluorescence; exhibiting fluorescence. 1
adjective nonfluorescent strikingly bright, vivid, or glowing: plastic toys in fluorescent colors. 1
noun nonfluorescent a lighting fixture that utilizes a fluorescent lamp. 1
adjective nonfluorescent not fluorescent 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; fluor- + -escent

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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