in·can·des·cent
(ĭn′kən-dĕsənt)
(ĭn′kən-dĕsənt)adj.
1. Emitting visible light as a result of being heated.
2. Shining brilliantly; very bright. See Synonyms at bright.
3. Characterized by ardent emotion, intensity, or brilliance:an incandescent performance.
4. Of or relating to a light bulb conning a filament that is heated to incandescence by an electric current.
n.
1. An incandescent light bulb.
2. A lamp that is fitted with an incandescent light bulb.
in′can·descent·lyadv.
incandescentincandescent bulb
- Indo-European root: yeg-
- Indo-European root: yek-
- Indo-European root: yes-
- Indo-European root: yeu-
- Indo-European root: yeug-
- Indo-European root: yewes-
- Indo-European root: yewo-
- Indo-European root: yu-
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- Indo-European root: yēr-
- Indo-European root: yē̆kwr̥
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