HeyRuaHow to say “fluorescence” in Irish
- Irish:
- fluaraiseacht
- English:
- fluorescence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLOO-uh-rash-ukht” /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾˠəʃəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fluaraiseachta, na fluaraiseachta (e.g. déine na fluaraiseachta, the intensity of the fluorescence)
What does “fluaraiseacht” mean?
- fluorescence
- The giving off of light by a substance when it absorbs radiation such as ultraviolet light.Also: fluorescent glow, luminescence.
“Fluaraiseacht” with the article
Here is fluaraiseacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fluaraiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fluaraiseacht, the Irish word for fluorescence.
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Fluorescence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fluorescence?
The Irish for fluorescence is fluaraiseacht (pronounced “FLOO-uh-rash-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fluaraiseacht in Irish?
Fluaraiseacht is said like “FLOO-uh-rash-ukht” (IPA /ˈfl̪ˠuəɾˠəʃəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fluaraiseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fluaraiseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fluaraiseacht change to fhluaraiseacht or bhfluaraiseacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fluaraiseacht becomes mo fhluaraiseacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfluaraiseacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fluaraiseacht and fosfaraiseacht?
Fluaraiseacht (fluorescence) stops almost as soon as the light source is removed, while fosfaraiseacht (phosphorescence) continues to glow afterwards.
