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How do you spell Incandescent?

Correct spelling

incandescent

Remember CANDESCENT - like a CANDle that's incanDESCENT with heat

Why is incandescent spelled this way?

From Latin incandescere, to glow white. IN (intensive) + CANDERE (to shine). Something incandescent shines with internal heat — light born from being heated to brilliance.

Common misspellings of incandescent

incandecentincandesentincandescantincandecant

Example

The incandescent bulb cast a warm, golden glow throughout the cozy reading nook.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incandescent?+
The correct spelling is "incandescent". Remember CANDESCENT - like a CANDle that's incanDESCENT with heat
Is it incandecent or incandescent?+
The correct spelling is "incandescent", not "incandecent".

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