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luminance

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luminance

One entry found.

Main Entry: lu·mi·nance

Pronunciation: \ˈlü-mə-nən(t)s\

Function: noun

Date: 1867

1 : the quality or state of being luminous
2 : the luminous intensity of a surface in a given direction per unit of projected area

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