How do you spell Fluorescent?
Correct spelling
fluorescent
FLUOR + ESCENT. Think: fluor (flow of light).
Why is fluorescent spelled this way?
From fluorite, the mineral that first demonstrated the phenomenon. Fluorescence is light re-emitted at a different wavelength — the mineral glows when illuminated.
Common misspellings of fluorescent
florescentflourescentflouresentfluoresent
Example
The fluorescent lights buzzed.