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the universe's slow-release glow, hoarding light by day to spend it all night
slow electronstrapped energy leaks out for minutes or hours
vs fluorescencethat one quits the instant light stops
named for venusphosphorus means light-bearer, the morning star
glowing rockssome minerals shine in the dark after sunlight
old matchstickswhite phosphorus glows by quietly oxidizing in air