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Incandescence Definition & Meaning

incandescence
noun
  1. the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
  2. light from heat

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What does incandescence mean?
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised light from heat
What part of speech is incandescence?
Incandescence is a noun.
How many definitions does incandescence have?
Incandescence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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