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calorescence
cal·o·res·cence
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ˌkæl
əˈrɛs
əns
/
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noun
Physics.
incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light.
Origin:
1855–65;
<
Latin
calor
heat +
-escence
Related forms
cal·o·res·cent,
adjective
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calorescence
(ˌkæləˈrɛsəns)
—
n
physics
the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength)
calo'rescent
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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