English Explanatory Dictionary

incandescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the emission of visible light by a hot body
  2. the light so emitted
  3. great emotion, especially anger

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.əns/

Word forms

incandescence incandescences

Etymology

Borrowed from French incandescence. Morphologically incandesce + -ence.

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