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incandescence

DEFINITIONS OF: incandescence

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n the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised

Synonyms:
glow
Type of:
light, visible light, visible radiation
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

n light from heat

Type of:
brightness, brightness level, light, luminance, luminosity, luminousness
the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
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