calorescence

[ kal-uh-res-uhns ]

noun

, Physics.

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

calorescence

/ ˌkæləˈrɛsəns /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˌcaloˈrescent, adjective

Other Words From

• calo·rescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calorescence¹

1855–65; < Latin calor heat + -escence