What does incandescent mean in English?

An incandescent bulb emits light when a filament is heated to a very high temperature. As a result, the bulb glows almost white hot. However, the filament takes a very short time to cool down. This means that an incandescent bulb can shine brightly for less than 10 seconds.

What does the word useless mean in English?

The word useless when used to describe something, implies that it is ‘useless’ in the way that something is useless. For example, a machine gun is very powerful, incredibly effective, and is incredibly useful in military conflicts, but it is useless in a domestic setting. A vacuum cleaner is a very useful device to have in a house, but it is not very useful in a war zone. It is useless if you are not in need of its cleaning capabilities.

What does amber mean in English?

Amber or “burning gold” is a rich yellow color that is produced by heating crystalline pieces of quartz in a furnace. It is so named because the color resembles the glow of burning amber. Amber was used as a decorative stone in ancient times and also used in lamps.

What does the word immaculate mean in English?

To describe a clean or pure appearance, say someone is immaculate. If you’re not sure if something is immaculate, look for the word in the dictionary. If you see it there, it’s probably an appropriate word to use.

What does the word hideous mean in English?

The word hideous is an old-fashioned way of saying terrible or extremely ugly. A hideous smile is an expression on someone’s face that seems to be made up of a dozen unpleasant facial expressions. An incandescent light bulb is an inefficient light bulb that glows very brightly but doesn’t produce very much heat (or light) and uses a lot of electricity.