Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury
The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.
A fluorescent surface, substance, or colour has a very bright appearance when light is directed onto it, as if it is actually shining itself. a piece of fluorescent tape. + fluorescence fluo·res·cence the green fluorescence it gives off under ultraviolet radiation