Phos`phor*esce" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Phosphoresced (?); p. pr. &
vb. n. Phosphorescing (?).] To shine as phosphorus; to be
phosphorescent; to emit a phosphoric light.
Phos`phor*es"cence (?), n. [Cf. F. phosphorescence.] 1. The quality or
state of being phosphorescent; or the act of phosphorescing.