incandesce Definition
- 1to emit light as a result of being heated
- 2to glow with heat
Using incandesce: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incandesce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The metal incandesced under the intense heat of the blowtorch.
Example
The coals in the fireplace were incandescing brightly.
Example
The filament in the light bulb incandesces when electricity passes through it.
incandesce Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with incandesce
a type of electric light that produces light by heating a wire filament until it glows
Example
The old house still had incandescent light bulbs.
extremely angry or furious
Example
He was incandescent with rage when he found out what had happened.
extremely happy or joyful
Example
She was incandescently happy when she got the job offer.
Origins of incandesce
from Latin 'incandescere', meaning 'to become hot'
Summary: incandesce in Brief
'Incandesce' [ˌɪnkənˈdɛs] is a verb that means to emit light as a result of being heated or to glow with heat. It is often used to describe the bright, glowing effect of heat on metal or coals, as in 'The metal incandesced under the intense heat of the blowtorch.' 'Incandesce' can also be used in phrases like 'incandescent light,' which refers to a type of electric light, and 'incandescent with rage,' which means extremely angry.
