noun
incandescence
Incandescence (noun) means the emission of visible light by a hot body.
noun
1
the emission of visible light by a hot body
2
the light so emitted
3
great emotion, especially anger
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Etymology
Borrowed from French incandescence. Morphologically incandesce + -ence.
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What is the meaning of incandescence?
"incandescence" (noun) means the emission of visible light by a hot body.
What are the different meanings of incandescence?
"incandescence" has 3 main meanings: 1. the emission of visible light by a hot body; 2. the light so emitted; 3. great emotion, especially anger.