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excandescence

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

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  • /ˌɛkskænˈdɛsəns/
  • /ˌɛkskənˈdɛsəns/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being excandescent, of glowing with heat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Heat of passion; violent anger.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete, uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: escandescenza — violent anger
  • Turkish: galeyan — violent anger
  • Turkish: coşma — violent anger
  • Ottoman Turkish: غلیان (galeyân) — violent anger
  • Ottoman Turkish: فوران (feverân) — violent anger