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recalescence definition

re·ca·les·cence (rē′kə les′əns)

noun

a sudden and temporary increase in glow and temperature of hot iron or steel when it reaches one or more particular temperatures in the cooling process

Etymology: < L recalescens, prp. of recalescere, to grow hot again < re-, again + calescere, to grow hot < calere, to be warm: see calorie

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