plural lux or luxes
: a unit of illumination equal to the direct illumination on a surface that is everywhere one meter from a uniform point source of one candle intensity or equal to one lumen per square meter

Examples of lux in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The couple tied the knot in 2014 with a lux Miami wedding and sealed the deal with a three-part honeymoon extravaganza. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023 Of course, those lux options, famously epitomized by Gucci, remain the fundamental examples of men’s mules. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Aug. 2023 Research suggests that indoor lighting generally provides 100 lux, while a sunny day offers 50,000 lux. Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2023 The deal is chock-full of savings with a numerical nod to the hotel’s longevity, with $120 rates for lux king or queen room categories; $1.20 drinks and burgers at on-site restaurants; and $120 worth of in-room goodies. Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2023 At its brightest, the lamp delivers 10,000 lux of light. Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2023 In recent tests, their thin-film solar cell delivered power-conversion efficiencies of more than 20 percent under 200 lux, the typical amount of illuminance in homes. IEEE Spectrum, 20 May 2020 The best lights provide at least 10,000 lux of light and are specifically made to treat SAD, Gitlin said. Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2023 Watch the lace odyssey on the big screen and enjoy a Pride party dripping with lux lust and freaky cheeky surprises for queerdos, party monsters, punks and all beautiful creatures of the night. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 May 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, light — more at light

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lux was in 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Lux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lux. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

lux

noun
plural lux or luxes
: a unit that is used for measuring the amount of light falling on a surface and that is equal to one lumen per square meter

Medical Definition

lux

noun
plural lux or luxes
: a unit of illumination equal to the direct illumination on a surface that is everywhere one meter from a uniform point source of one candle intensity or equal to one lumen per square meter

called also meter-candle

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