in ‧ can ‧ des ‧ cent /ˌɪnkænˈdes ə nt◂ $ -kən-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: present participle of incandescere , from candescere 'to become hot' ]
1 . very angry:
The prince was said to be incandescent with rage.
2 . technical producing a bright light when heated:
the invention of the incandescent lamp
3 . literary very bright:
incandescent flowers
—incandescence noun [uncountable]