Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fluo
adjective
/ˈfluː.oʊ/
Definition
A term often used in chemistry to describe substances that emit or are characterized by fluorescence.
Examples
- The fluo dye illuminated the solution under UV light.
- The artist used fluo colors to make the mural stand out.
- Fluo compounds are commonly found in many laboratory applications.
Meaning
Fluo refers to the properties of certain compounds that can absorb light at one wavelength and emit it at another, typically in visible spectrum, creating a glowing effect.
Synonyms
- fluorescent
- bright
- neon
