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[0] Fluorescent [Operation] When electricity passes through mercury vapor in a glass tube the invisible light given off interacts with the coating in the glass and produces visible light [2] Fluorescent [Type of Light] All types of white light (e.g., warm white, cool white, daylight) with good to very good color rendition [4] Fluorescent [6] Fluorescent [Weaknesses] Older versions of fluorescent light bulbs can make you look gray-green; many fluorescent fixtures cannot be dimmed [8] Fluorescent [Comments] New fluorescents with new coatings give fluorescent lights a MUCH more flattering glow [10] Fluorescent [Links] Fluorescent Fixtures Fluorescent Light Bulbs [Strengths] 
Gives off a lot of light and is very energy-efficient; newer, compact models can fit some residential fixtures
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