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candent

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Glowing as a result of its high temperature; incandescent, glowing with heat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

emitting light as a result of being heated

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • an incandescent bulb

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: incandescent

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin candentem, from candere.