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Definition
a dim glowing light
or more technically: a fluorescence (dim light) created by a chemical reaction within a living organism; or a dim light that continues to shine from something after the bombarding radiation (stronger light that fell upon it) has ceased
or more technically: a fluorescence (dim light) created by a chemical reaction within a living organism; or a dim light that continues to shine from something after the bombarding radiation (stronger light that fell upon it) has ceased
- All round me were little ripples, combing over with a sharp, bristling sound and slightly phosphorescent.Chapter 23 — The Ebb-tide Runs (80% in)
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