NOUN | phenomenon | incandescence, glow | the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised |
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attribute | incandescence | light from heat |
Meaning | The phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised. | |
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Synonym | glow | |
Broader | light, visible light, visible radiation | (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation |
Spanish | incandescencia | |
Catalan | incandescència | |
Adjectives | incandescent | emitting light as a result of being heated |
Verbs | incandesce | become incandescent or glow with heat |
incandesce | cause to become incandescent or glow |
Meaning | light from heat. | |
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Broader | luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, light | The quality of being luminous |
Spanish | incandescencia | |
Catalan | incandescència | |
Verbs | incandesce | become incandescent or glow with heat |
incandesce | cause to become incandescent or glow |
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