phosphorescence

/ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/noun

High School

The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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