noun a lamp that produces light by heating a filament
adjective emitting light as a result of being heated
In physics, incandescent refers to an object or substance that emits light as a result of being heated to a high temperature, such as an incandescent light bulb.
In materials science, incandescent materials are those that emit light when heated, often used in applications such as incandescent lamps.
In discussions about energy efficiency, incandescent lighting is often contrasted with more energy-efficient alternatives such as LED lighting.
In art and photography, incandescent lighting can refer to the warm, yellowish light produced by incandescent light sources, which can affect the mood and color temperature of a scene.
In lighting design, incandescent lighting refers to the use of incandescent light bulbs or fixtures to provide illumination.
In the world of literature, 'incandescent' is often used to describe writing that is brilliant, glowing, or intensely bright in terms of style or emotion.
Psychologists may use 'incandescent' metaphorically to describe a person's mental state or emotional intensity, for example, referring to someone's incandescent rage or incandescent joy.
Artists may use 'incandescent' to describe a particularly vibrant or intense color in their work, such as an incandescent red or an incandescent yellow.
In scientific contexts, 'incandescent' is often used to describe a state of intense heat or light, such as an incandescent light bulb or an incandescent star.