Thesaurus results for ILLUMINANT

illuminant

noun

i-ˈlü-mə-nənt

Definition of illuminant

as in lamp

something that provides illumination at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available

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Recent Examples of illuminant Related Stories For the Judge LED, users can choose seven light sources from a selection of different temperatures that fit industry standards, including a directional daylight output with the standard illuminant D65. — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2025

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Noun

The nesting tables are by Frederick Kiesler, the lamp is Gino Sarfatti design, and the stool is Poul Kjærholm’s PK91.

— Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
In day scenes, film lights were only used where natural light fell short; at night, the team relied as much as possible on existing streetlights and lamps.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

But most visitors were gathered around one explosively colorful painting in swirling shades of light and dark blue, bottle green, and pale gold.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Two lasers replace hardware Optical frequency combs work much like rulers for light.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of light

Noun

Feeling gleeful at the first excuse to pull on a sweater or light an autumn candle?

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026
Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of candle

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