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Noun: phosphor  fós-fu(r)
  1. A synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes

Derived forms: phosphors

Type of: synthetic, synthetic substance

Encyclopedia: Phosphor

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