incandescent
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Adjective — Giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature.
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Etymology
From French incandescent, from Latin incandescere, "to glow white-hot" — in- plus candescere, "to become white."
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What does “incandescent” mean?
The word “incandescent” means giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature. In plain terms, glowing hot with light, or, figuratively, burning with intense anger.
How do you pronounce “incandescent”?
“Incandescent” is pronounced ihn-kan-DEHS-uhnt (/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “incandescent” in a sentence?
Here is “incandescent” used in a sentence: “The old incandescent light bulb glowed with a warm yellow light.”
What part of speech is “incandescent”?
“Incandescent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incandescent” come from?
The word “incandescent” comes from Latin. From French incandescent, from Latin incandescere, "to glow white-hot" — in- plus candescere, "to become white.".
How many meanings does “incandescent” have?
“Incandescent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving off light because it has been heated to a very high temperature.