English noun: incandescence | |||
1. | incandescence (phenomenon) the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised | ||
Synonyms | glow | ||
Broader (hypernym) | light, visible light, visible radiation | ||
2. | incandescence (attribute) light from heat | ||
Broader (hypernym) | brightness, brightness level, light, luminance, luminosity, luminousness | ||