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How do you spell Fluorescence?

Correct spelling

fluorescence

Remember fluorite mineral: fluor-ESC-ence, not flour-escence like the baking ingredient.

Why is fluorescence spelled this way?

Named after the mineral fluorite, which glows under ultraviolet light. The phenomenon was named for the rock that first revealed it — invisible light made visible.

Common misspellings of fluorescence

flourescencefluorescensefluoresenceflourescense

Example

The jellyfish's natural fluorescence created an ethereal glow in the dark ocean depths.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell fluorescence?+
The correct spelling is "fluorescence". Remember fluorite mineral: fluor-ESC-ence, not flour-escence like the baking ingredient.
Is it flourescence or fluorescence?+
The correct spelling is "fluorescence", not "flourescence".

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