calorescence

noun
cal·​o·​res·​cence | \ ˌkaləˈresᵊn(t)s\
plural -s

Definition of calorescence

: the incandescence of a body produced by the incidence upon it of infrared rays which are thus converted indirectly into radiant energy of shorter wavelength

Other Words from calorescence

calorescent \ -​ᵊnt \ adjective

History and Etymology for calorescence

Latin calor heat + English -escence

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