phosphor
nounA substance that exhibits phosphorescence.
nounThe phosphorescent coating inside the screen of a cathode-ray tube.
nounThe morning star, or Lucifer; the planet Venus, when it precedes the sun and shines in the morning.
noun[lowercase] Phosphorus.
nounPhosphorus.
nounThe planet Venus, when appearing as the morning star; Lucifer.
nounAny of various compounds of
a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes