calorescence

American

[kal-uh-res-uhns] / ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns /

noun

Physics.

incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light.

calorescence British

/ ˌkæləˈrɛsəns /

noun

physics the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength)

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Other Word Forms

calorescent

adjective

Etymology

Origin of calorescence

1855–65; < Latin calor heat + -escence

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