Incandescence

usgb/ˌɪnkənˈdesns/
noun

The process of emitting light due to heat.

The incandescence of the heater makes the room glow at night.
Visual representation of "incandescence" - The process of emitting light due to heat.

Often appears as...

  • white incandescence
  • glow of incandescence

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Technical

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Visual representation of "incandescence"
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Heat Emission

Incandescence is used to describe light from objects heated until they glow.

Illustration for Heat Emission
The incandescence of the coal embers illuminated the dark room.
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Not Burning

An object's incandescence doesn't mean it's on fire; just extremely hot.

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We saw the metal's incandescence but there were no flames.
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Natural Phenomenon

Use 'incandescence' when describing light from natural objects without flames.

Illustration for Natural Phenomenon
The incandescence of lava flows is visible at night.
Visual representation of the word "Incandescence"

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