calorescence

cal·o·res·cence

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-res-uh ns]
- /ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns/
- /kˌalərˈesəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-res-uh ns]
- /ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns/

Definitions of calorescence word

noun calorescence the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength) 3
noun calorescence incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light. 1
noun calorescence (dated, physics) The absorption of infrared radiation and subsequent emission of visible light. 0

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Origin of calorescence

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-65; < Latin calor heat + -escence

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Parts of speech for Calorescence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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calorescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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