Definitions for: Incandescence

[n] light from heat
[n] the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised

Webster (1913) Definition: In`can*des"cence, n. [Cf. F. incandescence.]
A white heat, or the glowing or luminous whiteness of a body
caused by intense heat.

Synonyms: glow

See Also: brightness, brightness level, light, light, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, visible light, visible radiation

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