calorescence

noun

cal·​o·​res·​cence

ˌkaləˈresᵊn(t)s

plural -s

: the incandescence of a body produced by the incidence upon it of infrared rays which are thus converted indirectly into radiant energy of shorter wavelength

calorescent

-ᵊnt

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin calor heat + English -escence

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