Candescent

Pronunciation: /ˈkænˈdɪsɛnt/

Candescent (adj)

  1. Giving off a bright glow because of high temperature, like hot metal or a heated wire.
  2. Burning or shining with strong light, often described in writing about fire or hot objects.

Candescent (adjective)

Examples

  • The metal was candescent after hours of work.
  • The stove door stayed candescent even when it cooled.