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Hyphenation of fluorescent

How to hyphenate fluorescent

Because it is a word with a single syllable, fluorescent is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

fluorescent
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: fluorescent

Definitions of fluorescent

fluorescent is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A fluorescent light.

    Example: The fluorescents hummed day and night.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of or relating to fluorescence.
  • adjective
    Exhibiting or produced by fluorescence.

    Example: The fluorescent plants shimmered in the darkness.

  • adjective
    Emitting visible light as a result of the excitation of phosphors by ultraviolet photons produced by the passage of an electrical current through an inert gas infused with mercury.

    Example: The quality of fluorescent lighting technology has improved dramatically in recent years.

  • adjective
    Glowing as if with fluorescence; vivid

    Example: Her shirt was fluorescent orange.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.