transcalencies

trans·ca·lent

[trans-key-luhnt]
adjective
permitting the passage of heat.

Origin:
1825–35; trans- + Latin calent- (stem of calēns), present participle of calēre to be hot; see -ent

trans·ca·len·cy [trans-key-luhn-see] , noun
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transcalent (trænsˈkeɪlənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare permitting the passage of heat
 
[C19: trans- + -calent, from Latin calēre to be hot]
 
trans'calency
 
n

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transcalent trans·ca·lent (trān-skā'lənt)
adj.
Diathermanous.

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