Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
physical phenomenon
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| gptkbp:defines |
Emission of electromagnetic radiation from a hot object due to its temperature
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| gptkbp:discoveredBy |
gptkb:Humphry_Davy
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| gptkbp:distinctiveFeature |
Fluorescence
Phosphorescence |
| gptkbp:etymology |
From Latin 'incandescere', meaning 'to glow'
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| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:Lava
Incandescent light bulb Molten metal |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Incandescence
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| gptkbp:occurredIn |
Object is heated to high temperature
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| gptkbp:opposedBy |
Cold emission
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| gptkbp:powerSource |
Thermal energy
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Black-body_radiation
Luminescence Thermal radiation |
| gptkbp:temperature |
Typically above 700°C (1,292°F) for visible light
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
Astronomy
Metallurgy Lighting |
| gptkbp:wavelengthRange |
Infrared to visible light
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Greg_Egan
gptkb:Bill_Stewart |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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