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incandesce

[in-kuh n-des]
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verb (used with or without object), in·can·desced, in·can·desc·ing.

to glow or cause to glow with heat.

RELATED WORDS

shine, luminesce, glare, gleam, burn, yield, blaze, radiate, glitter, emit, glow

Origin of incandesce

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from incandescent
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British Dictionary definitions for incandesce

incandesce

verb

(intr) to exhibit incandescence
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