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Incandescent Definition & Meaning

incandescent
adjective
  1. emitting light as a result of being heated; "an incandescent bulb"
  2. characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance; "an incandescent performance"

"Incandescent" in song lyrics

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  • "Manifestin' the incandescent"
    M-Flo — Prism
  • "halogen vs. incandescent"
    AOL — AOL
  • "replacing flourescent fixture with incandescent"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does incandescent mean?
emitting light as a result of being heated; "an incandescent bulb" characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance; "an incandescent performance"
What part of speech is incandescent?
Incandescent is an adjective.
How many definitions does incandescent have?
Incandescent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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