incandescence

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Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/

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/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.əns/ · /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.əns/

Definition of incandescence

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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noun

(uncountable, usually)the emission of visible light by a hot body
(uncountable, usually)the light so emitted
(broadly, uncountable, usually)great emotion, especially anger

“That sensual triggering which is to awaken them into the incandescence of Gay Consciousness to which world of Spirit a loving sexual flowering is both "open sesame" and Gateway.”

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Borrowed from French incandescence. Morphologically incandesce + -ence.

200+ playable · top: CANDESCENCE (18 pts)

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