CALORESCENCE

Noun

calorescence (uncountable)

(dated, physics) The absorption of infrared radiation and subsequent emission of visible light

Source: Wiktionary


Cal`o*res"cence, n. Etym: [L. calor heat.] (Physics)

Definition: The conversion of obscure radiant heat info kight; the transmutation of rays of heat into others of higher refrangibility. Tyndall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SALTWORT

(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash


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