# phosphoresce

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs/

## Definitions
1. To exhibit phosphorescence

## Etymology
From phosphor + -esce, first coined c. 1794.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phosphoresce