incalescent

[in-kuh-les-uh nt]

adjective

increasing in heat or ardor.

Origin of incalescent

1670–80; < Latin incalēscent- (stem of incalēscēns) present participle of incalēscere to become warm, glow. See in-², calescent

Related formsin·ca·les·cence, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for incalescent

incalescent

adjective

chem increasing in temperature

Derived Formsincalescence, noun

Word Origin for incalescent

C17: from Latin incalescere, from in- ² + calescere to grow warm, from calēre to be warm

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