Phos`phor*es"cent (?), a. [Cf. F. phosphorescent.] Shining with a
phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat. -- n. A
phosphorescent substance.
Phos*phor"ic (?), a. [Cf. F. phosphorique.] 1. (Chem.) Of or pertaining
to phosphorus; resembling, or containing, from us; specifically,
designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a higher valence as
contrasted with the phosphorous compounds.