Florescent-Fluorescent | Commonly Confused Words
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Florescent vs. Fluorescent

Florescent

Glowing brightly or producing light

Examples:

The neon sign glowed florescent under the night sky.Her outfit was a riot of florescent colors at the festival.Florescent markers highlighted the important notes in my book.

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Fluorescent

/flʊəˈresənt/
Refers to emitting light when electricity passes through certain substances.

Examples:

The artist used fluorescent colors to make the image vibrant.Fluorescent lights are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs.Her dress had fluorescent patterns that glowed in the dark.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Florescent sounds like flowers, which can help you remember it pertains to blooming or brilliant development.
  • Fluorescent is related to the light that comes from fluorescence, such as the bright lights commonly used in offices.
  • Remember that florescent doesnt relate to lighting, but fluorescent' does.
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