Phosphor

/ˈfɒsfər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance that exhibits phosphorescence or is used in devices that emit light when stimulated by radiation.

The screen of the old television used a phosphor coating to produce vivid colors.

Any substance that is capable of storing and re-emitting light, often used in glow-in-the-dark products.

Zinc sulfide is a common phosphor used in glow-in-the-dark materials.

A chemical element or compound containing phosphorus, often utilized in organic chemistry and materials science.

The chemist studied the effects of various phosphors in his experiments on light-emitting compounds.

From Ancient Greek 'phosphoros' meaning 'light-bringer' or 'morning star'.

phosphor layer

A thin layer of phosphor used in display technologies.

phosphorescent paint

A type of paint that contains phosphors and glows in the dark.

phosphor screen

A screen treated with phosphors to emit light.

phosphorescence

The property of a substance to emit light after being energized.

luminescence

The emission of light by a substance that has not been heated.

Glow-in-the-dark stuff

Those phosphors make this paint glow-in-the-dark, which is super cool.

Light-emitting compound

This gadget uses a new type of phosphor that makes it really vibrant.