1. fluorescent lights or lamps that produce light by exciting phosphors with ultraviolet radiation
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The office fluorescents flickered before going out completely.
• We replaced all the old fluorescents with LED lights to save energy.
• The harsh glare of the fluorescents made it difficult to concentrate.
• Many schools are switching from fluorescents to more efficient lighting.
• The fluorescents in the kitchen need new bulbs.
• She preferred natural light to the cold brightness of fluorescents.