English Explanatory Dictionary

incandesce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make or become incandescent, especially by the application of heat.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-incandesce.wav

Word forms

incandesce incandesces incandescing incandesced

Etymology

Back-formation from incandescent or from Latin incandescere

Derived words

incandescence
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