incandescence

Variant of incandescent

incandescent definition

in·can·des·cent (in′kən des′ənt)

adjective

  1. glowing with intense heat; red-hot or, esp., white-hot
  2. very bright; shining brilliantly; gleaming

Etymology: L incandescens, prp. of incandescere: see in- & candescent

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