calorescence

cal·o·res·cence

[kal-uh-res-uhns]
noun Physics.
incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light.

Origin:
1855–65; < Latin calor heat + -escence

cal·o·res·cent, adjective
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calorescence (ˌkæləˈrɛsəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
physics the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength)
 
calo'rescent
 
adj

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