1. the state of glowing or shining with heat; the emission of light by a heated object.
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The candescence of the heated metal was visible even in daylight.
• As the filament reached high temperature, its candescence filled the room with warm light.
• The candescence of the lava flow illuminated the night sky.
• Scientists studied the candescence of various materials under extreme heat.
• The candescence of the glowing coals provided the only light in the dark cabin.