Definition of luminosity
luminosities
1a : the quality or state of being luminousb : something luminous
2a : the relative quantity of lightb : relative brightness of something
3 : the relative quantity of radiation emitted by a celestial source (such as a star)
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Examples of luminosity in a Sentence
the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show
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First Known Use of luminosity
1634
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