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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 about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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