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il·lu·mi·nance
(ĭ-lo͞o′mə-nəns)n.
See illumination.
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illuminance
(ɪˈluːmɪnəns)n
(General Physics) the luminous flux incident on unit area of a surface. It is measured in lux. Symbol: Ev Sometimes called: illumination Compare irradiance
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il•lu•mi•na•tion
(ɪˌlu məˈneɪ ʃən)n.
1. an act or instance of illuminating.
2. the state of being illuminated.
3. a decoration of lights.
4. Sometimes, illuminations. a display using lights as a major decoration.
5. intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.
6. the intensity of light falling at a given place on a lighted surface; the luminous flux incident per unit area, expressed in lumens per unit of area.
7. a supply of light.
8. decoration of a manuscript or book with a painted design in color and gold or silver.
9. a design used in such decoration.
[1300–50; Middle English < Latin]
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Noun | 1. | illuminance - the luminous flux incident on a unit area brightness level, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, brightness, light - the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun" |
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