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incandescent

[in-kuhn-des-uhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈdɛs ənt /


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"The threat from an eruption comes from the ejection of incandescent rocks accompanied by heavy ashfall. Another potential hazard arises from lava flows if the eruption resumes and continues," agency head Lana Saria said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Judges Patty Schwartz and Cheryl Ann Krause wrote incandescent dissents focusing on something that’s been driving you and me crazy for years: this “common use” test.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

“Another Dimension” is his answer to the years of rejection, pain and incandescent ire, but transmuted into a vibrant, avant-garde, genre-defying gaping wound found within 11 tight tracks.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

This exquisite writer has once again delivered an incandescent work of fiction — sweet, but never sentimental, infinitely wise and suffused with love.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

We were supposed to study incandescent lamps, but he spent the period telling us about commemorative stamps.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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