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luminositiesnoun(uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance
illuminancenoun(physics) The luminous flux incident on unit area of a surface; commonly measured in lux (lumen/metre²) or otherwise foot-candles. The illuminance of a star upon the earth is frequently measured on a negative logarithmic scale referred to as its apparent magnitude, which see.
luminous fluxnounIn photometry, the measure of the power of light as perceived by the human eye, in proportion to the power at each wavelength.
luminousnessnounThe quality of being luminous.
luminationnoun(rare) Illumination; specifically, artificial illumination.
luminantnounAn illuminating agent.
luminescencenoun(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.
luminismnoun(art) An American artistic style of the 19th century, characterised by effects of light in landscapes.
luminophorenoun(chemistry, physics) That part of a molecule that is responsible for a given emission band when it undergoes luminescence.
luminositynoun(uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance
luminousEmitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
lumensnoun(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.
luminiferousProducing or transmitting light; luminous.
luministnoun(painting) A painter who works in the style of luminism.
lumenalOf or pertaining to the lumen.
illuminationnounThe act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.
brightnessnounThe perceived luminance of an object.
lumennoun(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.
luminescentEmitting light by luminescence.
luminescing

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