A fluorescent object gives off light when an electric current passes through it.
When we think of fluorescent lighting, we might picture a boxy light fixture that hums softly overhead. But fluorescent isn't just about bulbs and lamps – you can also find it in everyday objects like glowing dyes for fabric or paint that shimmers under UV light. Some clothing even uses fluorescent materials to catch the eye.
A fluorescent light.
Example: The fluorescents hummed day and night.
