incandescent

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/ˌɪnˈkændəsnt/

adjective
Shining brightly with heat

incandescent in a sentence

  • “The incandescent lamp warmed the room.”
  • “Sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire.”
  • “The incandescent forge bathed the workshop in a warm glow.”

What does “incandescent” mean?

incandescent (adjective) means shining brightly with heat. It is pronounced /ˌɪnˈkændəsnt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "incandescent" mean?
incandescent (adjective) means: Shining brightly with heat
How do you pronounce "incandescent"?
"incandescent" is pronounced /ˌɪnˈkændəsnt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "incandescent" in a sentence?
Here is "incandescent" used in a sentence: The incandescent lamp warmed the room.

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