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incandescentMain Entry: 1in·can·des·cent Pronunciation: \-sənt\ Function: adjective Etymology: probably from French, from Latin incandescent-, incandescens, present participle of incandescere to become hot, from in- + candescere to become hot, from candēre to glow — more at candid Date: 1794 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> — in·can·des·cent·ly adverb
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