can·des·cence (k n-d s  ns)n. The state of being white hot; incandescence. [From Latin cand  scns, candscent-, present participle of candscere, inchoative of candre, to shine; see candid.]can·des cent adj.can·des cent·ly adv. |
candescent [kænˈdɛsənt]
adj
Rare glowing or starting to glow with heat
[from Latin candescere, from candēre to be white, shine]
candescence n
candescently adv
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| Adj. | 1. | candescent - glowing from great heat light - characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" |
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