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Webster 1913 Edition


Excandescent

Exˊcan-des′cent

,
Adj.
[L.
excandescens
, p. pr. of
excandescere
to take fire, glow;
ex
out (intens.) +
candescere
to begin to glisten or glow, fr.
candere
. See
Candid
.]
White or glowing with heat.
[R.]
Ure.

Webster 1828 Edition


Excandescent

EXCANDES'CENT

,
Adj.
White with heat.