noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
white heat; incandescence; white glow
Physical state of emitting white light due to extreme heat; used for literal glowing objects.
鉄は白熱するまで熱せられた。
The iron was heated until it became incandescent.
白熱したフィラメントが部屋を照らした。
The incandescent filament lit up the room.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Figurative use for discussions, debates, or competitions becoming intensely passionate or reaching a peak.
議論は白熱し、誰も席を立たなかった。
The debate became heated, and no one left their seat.
試合は白熱した展開を見せた。
The match reached an exciting climax.