candescence

(kăn-dĕsˈəns)

noun
The state of being white hot; incandescence.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin candēscēns, candēscent-

Origin: , present participle of candēscere, inchoative of candēre, to shine; see candid

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Related Forms:

  • can·desˈcent adjective
  • can·desˈcent·ly adverb
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