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

Words with a similar meaning to incandescent:

• bright
• glowing
• luminous
• radiant

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