“Incandescence” or “Incandescents”

Overview

incandescence / incandescents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

incandescence: (noun) the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised. (noun) light from heat.

incandescents: NA

Pronunciation

incandescence: NA

incandescents: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “incandescence”

…blowpipe to heat lime to incandescence was developed, for navigation purposes…
This distinguishes luminescence from incandescence, which is light emitted by…

Examples of “incandescents”

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