Definition

incandesce

verb
  1. to glow with heat; to become incandescent
  2. Usage: intransitive; technical/scientific
  3. to become extremely angry or passionate
  4. Usage: intransitive; figurative

Examples

  • The metal began to incandesce as the temperature rose above 2000 degrees.
  • The filament in the light bulb incandescesces when electricity passes through it.
  • She incandescesced with fury when she heard the accusation.
  • The coals in the fireplace incandesce, casting a warm orange glow.
  • His passion for justice seemed to incandesce whenever he spoke about injustice.
  • The heated wire will incandesce and produce visible light.

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