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calorescence
[ kal-uh-res-uhns ]
/ ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns /
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noun Physics.
incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light.
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Origin of calorescence
1855–65; <Latin calor heat + -escence
OTHER WORDS FROM calorescence
cal·o·res·cent, adjectiveWords nearby calorescence
calomel electrode, Caloocan, Caloosahatchee, calor, caloreceptor, calorescence, Calor Gas, calori-, caloric, caloric nystagmus, caloric test
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British Dictionary definitions for calorescence
calorescence
/ (ˌkæləˈrɛsəns) /
noun
physics the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength)
Derived forms of calorescence
calorescent, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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