Definitions for incandescence
ˌɪn kənˈdɛs ənsin·can·des·cence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. incandescence, glownoun

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

2. incandescencenoun

   light from heat

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. incandescencenoun

   the emission of visible light by a hot body

2. incandescencenoun

   the light so emitted

3. incandescencenoun

   great emotion, especially anger

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1. Incandescence

   Incandescence is the emission of electromagnetic radiation (including visible light) from a hot body as a result of its high temperature. The term derives from the Latin verb incandescere, to glow white. A common use of incandescence is the incandescent light bulb, now being phased out. Incandescence is due to thermal radiation. It usually refers specifically to visible light, while thermal radiation refers also to infrared or any other electromagnetic radiation.

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1. incandescence

   Incandescence is the emission of light from a hot object as a result of its temperature. This is often observed as a visible glow, resulting from the object being heated to a point where it emits light. This typically happens when certain materials are heated to high temperatures, such as metals being warmed to a red or white heat, or light bulbs emitting light when electricity is passed through them.

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1. Incandescencenoun

   a white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body caused by intense heat

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. incandescence.]

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1. Incandescence

   Incandescence is the emission of light from a hot body as a result of its temperature. The term derives from the Latin verb incandescere, to glow white. Incandescence is a special case of thermal radiation. Incandescence usually refers specifically to visible light, while thermal radiation refers also to infrared or any other electromagnetic radiation. For a detailed discussion of the intensity and spectrum of incandescence, see the article: thermal radiation.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Incandescence

   Emission of LIGHT by a substance as its temperature is raised. It is sometimes called hot light in contrast to LUMINESCENCE.

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1. incandescence

   incandescence is the noun form of incandescent which means emitting light because of heat. For example an incandescent lamp. It can also mean a strong emotion or passion.

   Her incandescence love for books was evident during the book fair.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on February 28, 2019  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of incandescence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of incandescence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=incandescence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Incandescence
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescence
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incandescence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=incandescence