Antonyms for incandescence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-kuh n-des-uh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kənˈdɛs əns

Definition of incandescence

Origin : 1650s, figurative, "state of being 'inflamed,'" from incandescent + -ence. Literal use from 1794.

As in light : noun luminescence from sun or other source
As in luster : noun gloss, shine
As in radiance : noun brightness, luminescence
As in ray : noun beam; indication
As in shimmer : noun gleam
As in hotness : noun heat
As in torridity : noun heat
As in torridness : noun heat
As in fire : noun burning
As in flash : noun shimmer, flicker
As in glow : noun burning, brightness
As in heat : noun high temperature

Example sentences :

Only the incandescence of the metal and the flame itself were visible.
Extract from : « The Black Star Passes » by John W Campbell

The garden where Nedda definitely was not present became bathed in incandescence.
Extract from : « The Pirates of Ersatz » by Murray Leinster

It is true of all metals which are capable of being heated to incandescence.
Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall

Did ever passion heat words to incandescence as it did those of Sappho?
Extract from : « Over the Teacups » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

The light of incandescence is intense and white like that from metal at a white heat.
Extract from : « English Synonyms and Antonyms » by James Champlin Fernald

Ashes and pumice heated to incandescence were blown through the air.
Extract from : « The Lani People » by J. F. Bone

Her arms were outstretched to the dimming form of Harry and the incandescence.
Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall

A flash of light, a thread of incandescence, a quiver—and they were gone.
Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall

I could see the outlines of his figure and a weird, single string of incandescence.
Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall

Then the dot of blue—a string of incandescence; just as had been spoken.
Extract from : « The Blind Spot » by Austin Hall

Synonyms for incandescence

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