Opalescence and Phosphorescence

Opalescence

Opalescence noun - The visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface.
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Phosphorescence and opalescence are semantically related in luminosity topic. In some cases you can use "Phosphorescence" instead a noun "Opalescence".

Phosphorescence

Phosphorescence noun - A fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased.

Opalescence and phosphorescence are semantically related in luminosity topic. Sometimes you can use "Opalescence" instead a noun "Phosphorescence".

Nearby Words: phosphorescent, phosphorescing
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