ILLUMINANT

illuminant

(noun) something that can serve as a source of light

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

illuminant (plural illuminants)

Something that illuminates.

Adjective

illuminant (not comparable)

That illuminates.

Source: Wiktionary


Il*lu"mi*nant, n. Etym: [L. illuminans, -antis, p.pr. of illuminare.]

Definition: That which illuminates or affords light; as, gas and petroleum are illuminants. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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