Candescent
Pronunciation: /ˈkænˈdɪsɛnt/
Candescent (adj)
- Giving off a bright glow because of high temperature, like hot metal or a heated wire.
- 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.