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luminance

UK
/ˈluː.mɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈluː.mə.nəns/

Translations

luminancenoun
luminances
pl
luminanceTerme technique de photométrie ; s’emploie pour l’intensité lumineuse perçue par unité de surface.
The luminance of the screen was adjusted to reduce eye strain.
La luminance de l’écran a été ajustée pour réduire la fatigue oculaire.
Synonyms
brightness
radiance
lightness
glow
shine
brilliance
luminanceadjective
more luminance
Comp.
most luminance
Super.
UK
/ˈluː.mɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈluː.mə.nəns/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., 'luminance meter'.

Definitions

luminancenoun
The intensity of light emitted from a surface per unit area in a given direction.
The luminance of the screen was adjusted to reduce eye strain.
A measure of the brightness of a light source or an illuminated object.
The luminance of the streetlights was sufficient to illuminate the entire road.
luminanceadjective
Relating to or characterized by the measurement or quality of brightness.
The luminance data revealed uneven lighting across the panel.
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