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incandescent

/ɪŋkændɪsnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does incandescent mean?

adjective

Giving off light, heat, and usually a bright glow, typically because of being very hot. Extremely bright and shining.

Example

"The incandescent light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century."

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