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calorescence

American  
[kal-uh-res-uhns] / ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns /

noun

Physics.

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

calorescence British  
/ ˌkæləˈrɛsəns /

noun

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

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Origin of calorescence

1855–65; < Latin calor heat + -escence

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