EXCANDES'CENCE, noun [Latin excandescentia, excandesco; ex and candesco, candeo, to glow or be hot, from caneo, to be white, to shine.] 1. A growing hot; or a white heat; glowing heat. 2. Heat of passion; violent anger; or a growing angry.
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