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.

Origin of incandesce

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from incandescent

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Related Words for incandesce

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

British Dictionary definitions for incandesce

incandesce

verb

(intr) to exhibit incandescence

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