candescence

Variant of candescent

candescent definition

can·des·cent (kan des′ənt)

adjective

Rare glowing with intense heat; incandescent

Etymology: L candescens, prp. of candescere, inceptive form of candere, to shine < IE base *kand-, to glow > Sans candati, (it) gleams

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