Incandescence
(noun)
- The state or quality of being incandescent, or emitting light as a result of being heated.
- A very bright or radiant light.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "incandescentem" meaning "glowing, shining".
Examples:
- The incandescence of the light bulb is due to the heating of the filament inside it.
- The incandescence of the stars is caused by nuclear reactions in their cores.
- The incandescence of the fireworks was breathtaking to witness.
- The incandescence of the forge made it difficult for the blacksmith to see clearly.
- The incandescence of the sun is the result of nuclear fusion reactions in its core.