incandescent
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Producing light through heat and glowing brightly, or extremely intense in feeling.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Incandescent" can also describe intense anger, as in "incandescent with rage".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old _____ bulbs used far more electricity than modern LED lights."
Answer: incandescent
In your own words, what does "incandescent" mean?
Producing light through heat and glowing brightly, or extremely intense in feeling.
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