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illuminant

UK
/ɪˈluːmɪnənt/
US
/ɪˈlumɪnənt/

Translations

illuminantnoun
illuminants
pl
UK
/ɪˈluː.mɪ.nənt/
US
/ɪˈluː.mə.nənt/
source lumineuse
The lamp served as an effective illuminant in the dark room.
La lampe servait de source lumineuse efficace dans la pièce sombre.
Additional translations
illuminantTerme de colorimétrie.
Synonyms
bulb
light source
luminant
radiant
beacon
lamp
illuminantadjective
more illuminant
Comp.
most illuminant
Super.
UK
/ɪˈluːmɪnənt/
US
/ɪˈlumɪnənt/
The illuminant glow of the streetlights made the path visible at night.
La lueur lumineuse des réverbères rendait le chemin visible la nuit.
Synonyms
luminescent
light-emitting
light-giving
shining
luminous
radiant
bright
lucent
incandescent
illuminating

Definitions

illuminantnoun
A substance or device that provides light.
The lamp served as an effective illuminant in the dark room.
In colour science, an idealized light source with a specified spectral power distribution, used as a reference standard for colour measurement and comparison.
Daylight illuminant D65 is commonly employed in colorimetry to simulate average noon light.
illuminantadjective
Emitting or reflecting light; providing illumination.
The illuminant glow of the streetlights made the path visible at night.
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