in·can·des·cence ( n k n-d s ns)n. 1. The emission of visible light by a hot object. 2. The light emitted by an incandescent object. 3. A high degree of emotion, intensity, or brilliance. |
incandescence [ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns], incandescency
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1. (Physics / General Physics) the emission of light by a body as a consequence of raising its temperature Compare luminescence
2. (Physics / General Physics) the light produced by raising the temperature of a body
| incandescence (nkn-dsns) The emission of visible light from a substance or object as a result of heating it to a high temperature. The color of the light emitted from solids and liquids is a function of their chemical structure and their temperature; the higher the temperature, the more intense and even the distribution of frequencies is (that is, higher temperatures create brighter and whiter light than lower temperatures). Compare fluorescence. See also blackbody radiation. |
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| Noun | 1. | incandescence - the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised light, visible light, visible radiation - (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" |
| 2. | incandescence - light from heat brightness level, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, brightness, light - the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun" |
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