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Definition of Incandescence
1. Noun. The phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised.
Exact synonyms: Glow
Generic synonyms: Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation
Derivative terms: Glow, Incandesce, Incandesce, Incandescent
Generic synonyms: Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation
Derivative terms: Glow, Incandesce, Incandesce, Incandescent
2. Noun. Light from heat.
Generic synonyms: Brightness, Brightness Level, Light, Luminance, Luminosity, Luminousness
Derivative terms: Incandesce, Incandesce
Derivative terms: Incandesce, Incandesce
Definition of Incandescence
1. n. A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat.
Definition of Incandescence
1. Noun. (physics) the emission of visible light by a hot body ¹
2. Noun. the light so emitted ¹
3. Noun. (context: by extension) great emotion, especially anger ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Incandescence
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