- incandescence in·can·des·cence n
- [ˌɪnkæn'dɛsns]
frm incandescenza
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incandescence in·can·des·cence n
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in|can|des|cence — «IHN kuhn DEHS uhns», noun. the condition of a body which glows and gives off light when it is heated; red hot or white hot condition: »It was found that electrical energy could be converted into light by sending a current through a wire of high… … Useful english dictionary
Incandescence — In can*des cence, n. [Cf. F. incandescence.] A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
incandescence — in·can·des·cence … English syllables
incandescence — in•can•des•cence [[t]ˌɪn kənˈdɛs əns[/t]] n. 1) phs the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature 2) phs the light produced by such an emission • Etymology: 1650–60 … From formal English to slang
candescence — can·des·cence (kăn dĕsʹəns) n. The state of being white hot; incandescence. [From Latin candēscēns, candēscent present participle of candēscere inchoative of candēre, to shine. See candid.] can·desʹcent adj. can·desʹcent·ly adv. * * * … Universalium
Candescence — Can*des cence, n. See {Incandescence}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Excandescence — Ex can*des cence, n. [L. excandescentia.] 1. A growing hot; a white or glowing heat; incandescence. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. Violent anger; a growing angry. [Obs.] Blount. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
