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illuminant
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il·lu·mi·nant  (-lm-nnt)
n.
Something that gives off light.
[Latin illminns, illminant-, present participle of illminre, to illuminate; see illuminate.]
illuminant [ɪˈluːmɪnənt]
n
something that provides or gives off light
adj
giving off light; illuminating
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Noun1.illuminant - something that can serve as a source of light
fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"


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