incandesce
incandesce · incandesces · incandesced · incandescing
To make or become incandescent, especially by the application of heatTo make or become incandescent, especially by the application of heat.
/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs/
Meaning
1 sensesTo make or become incandescent, especially by the application of heat.
become incandescent or glow with heat
Origin
Back-formation from incandescent or from Latin incandescereBack-formation from incandescent or from Latin incandescere
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Forms
incandesces, incandescing, incandesced, incandesced| Base form | incandesce · to incandesce |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | incandesces |
| Present participle | incandescing |
| Past simple | incandesced |
| Past participle | incandesced |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedincandescence
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle