Candescent and Phosphorescent

Candescent

Candescent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Phosphorescent and candescent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phosphorescent" instead an adjective "Candescent".

Phosphorescent

Phosphorescent adjective - Emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous.

Candescent and phosphorescent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Candescent" instead an adjective "Phosphorescent".

Nearby Words: phosphorescence, Phosphor, phosphorous, phosphorescing
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