Where did the name flourescent, as in flourescent lamp, come from? What does it mean?

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Where did the name flourescent, as in flourescent lamp, come from? What does it mean?

Answer 1

Here's a history of the fluorescent bulb:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_flu...

And to more answer your question, certain gases fluoresce or glow when under the right stimulation.  See here:

http://medical-dictionary.thefreediction...