incandesce

Dictionary: in·can·desce (ĭn'kən-dĕs') pronunciation

tr. & intr.v., -desced, -desc·ing, -desc·es.
To make or become incandescent.

[Latin incandēscere, to glow : in-, intensive pref.; see in-² + candēscere, to glow, inchoative of candēre, to shine.]

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verb

To emit a bright light: beam, blaze¹, burn, gleam, glow, radiate, shine. See light/darkness.
To shine brightly and steadily but without a flame: gleam, glow, luminesce. See light/darkness.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: cause to become incandescent or glow

Meaning #2: become incandescent or glow with heat

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