luminosity
Meaning
- (uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance
- (countable, uncountable) the ratio of luminous flux to radiant flux at the same wavelength; the luminosity factor
- (countable, uncountable) The rate at which a star radiates energy in all directions.
Synonyms
brightness level
brightness constancy
clearness
luminous emittance
lighting power
illuminating power
Translations
Etymology
Borrowed from French luminosité or else a native formation from luminous + -ity.
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