Synonyms for
Phosphor
Definition
a substance that exhibits phosphorescence, especially a zinc sulfide that glows when exposed to ultraviolet light
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- The phosphor on the watch face makes it easy to tell time in the dark.
- Phosphors are often used in television screens to produce images.
- The scientist mixed the phosphor with a special chemical to create a new type of glow-in-the-dark paint.
- The neon sign was filled with red and blue phosphors that made it light up in the night.
- The artist used phosphors in her sculpture to create a glowing effect.
Quotes
"The phosphor dot pattern on the screen is just mesmerizing." - Tomoko Namba
"Like the phosphor trail of a meteor in the sky." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
"It was all so real, so vivid, the phosphor dots on the screen burned into his mind." - William Gibson