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incandescence

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in⋅can⋅des⋅cence

  [in-kuhn-des-uhns]
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–noun
1. the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature. Compare luminescence.
2. the light produced by such an emission.
3. the quality of being incandescent.
Origin:
1650–60; incandesc(ent) + -ence
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in·can·des·cence   (ĭn'kən-děs'əns)   
n.  

  1. The emission of visible light by a hot object.

  2. The light emitted by an incandescent object.

  3. A high degree of emotion, intensity, or brilliance.

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