Latin candent-, candens, present participle of candēre
1585, in the meaning defined above
candelilla wax
candent
candescence
“Candent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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