incalescent

[ in-kuh-les-uhnt ]

adjective

1. increasing in heat or ardor.

incalescent

/ ˌɪnkəˈlɛsənt /

adjective

1. chem increasing in temperature

Derived Forms

• ˌincaˈlescence, noun

Other Words From

• inca·lescence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of incalescent¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of incalescent¹

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