incandescent

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incandescent[1,adjective] incandescent[2,noun] incandescent lamp lightbulb

Main Entry: ¹in·can·des·cent
Pronunciation: -s^&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: probably from French, from Latin incandescent-, incandescens, present participle of incandescere to become hot, from in- + candescere to become hot, from candEre to glow -- more at CANDID
1 a : white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat b : strikingly bright, radiant, or clear c : marked by brilliance especially of expression <incandescent wit> d : characterized by glowing zeal : ARDENT <incandescent affection>
2 a : of, relating to, or being light produced by incandescence b : producing light by incandescence
- in·can·des·cent·ly adverb