calorescence

[ kal-uh-res-uh ns ]
/ ˌkæl əˈrɛs əns /

noun Physics.

incandescence caused by absorption of radiation having a frequency below that of visible light.

Origin of calorescence

1855–65; < Latin calor heat + -escence

OTHER WORDS FROM calorescence

cal·o·res·cent, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for calorescence

calorescence
/ (ˌkæləˈrɛsəns) /

noun

physics the absorption of radiation by a body, subsequently re-emitted at a higher frequency (lower wavelength)

Derived forms of calorescence

calorescent, adjective