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glow vs fluoresce

fluoresce vs glow

glow is a noun but fluoresce is not a noun.

glow and fluoresce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
glow Yes No Yes No
fluoresce No No Yes No
As verbs, fluoresce is a hyponym of glow; that is, fluoresce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than glow:
  • glow: emit a steady even light without flames
  • fluoresce: exhibit or undergo fluorescence
Other hyponyms of glow include flush.
glow (noun) fluoresce (noun)
light from nonthermal sources
an appearance of reflected light
a feeling of considerable warmth
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
a steady even light without flames
an alert and refreshed state
glow (verb) fluoresce (verb)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion exhibit or undergo fluorescence
be exuberant or high-spirited
emit a steady even light without flames
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
shine intensely, as if with heat
Difference between glow and fluoresce

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