Incandescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Incandescence is a noun meaning (physics) the emission of visible light by a hot body.
Meaning
(physics) the emission of visible light by a hot body.
More Meanings
- the light so emitted
- (by extension) great emotion, especially anger
Example Sentences
That sensual triggering which is to awaken them into the incandescence of Gay Consciousness to which world of Spirit a loving sexual flowering is both "open sesame" and Gateway.
Word Forms
- incandescences
Synonyms for incandescence
Depending on context, synonyms include glow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glow, odic, calorescence, scintillation, ionoluminescence, luminescence.
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