CEFR C1

incandescent

adjective

Meaning

Emitting light as a result of being heated to a very high temperature.

Examples

The blacksmith hammered the incandescent iron until it cooled to a dull red.
Incandescent gases from the sun provide the primary source of energy for life on Earth.

Synonyms: bright, glowing, luminous, radiant

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incandescent (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

Definition

Emitting light as a result of being heated to a very high temperature.

Examples

The blacksmith hammered the incandescent iron until it cooled to a dull red.
Incandescent gases from the sun provide the primary source of energy for life on Earth.
The filament in the antique lamp became incandescent the moment the switch was flipped.

Synonyms of incandescent

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