luminosity
ˌluːmɪˈnɒsɪti
luminosities
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Definition of luminosity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sciencebrightness or radiance of an object
  • The luminosity of the lamp lit up the room.
brightness brilliance radiance
2.
astronomyTECH.energy output of a star in astronomyTECH.
  • The star's luminosity determines its visibility from Earth.
brightness radiance
3.
medicalRarehealthy glow of someone's skinRare
  • Her skin had a natural luminosity after the treatment.
brightness glow radiance
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Origin of luminosity

Latin, luminosus (bright) + -ity (state)

Terms with luminosity included in their meaning

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astronomy
central galaxy region with high luminosity
astrophysics
maximum luminosity a star can achieve without losing mass
astronomy
astronomical object with known luminosity used to measure distances

Examples of luminosity in a sentence

  • The luminosity of the screen was adjustable.
  • Luminosity affects a star's life cycle.
  • Astronomers measure luminosity to study stars.
  • The serum gave her cheeks a soft luminosity.
  • His complexion had a luminosity that was hard to ignore.

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  1. French:luminosité, radiance, ...
  2. German:Helligkeit, Strahlkraft, ...
  3. Italian:luminosità, splendore, ...
  4. Spanish:luminosidad, resplandor, ...
  5. Portuguese:luminosidade, intensidade luminosa, ...
  6. Chinese:亮度, 发光度, ...
  7. Japanese:輝度, 輝き, ...
  8. Arabic:اللَمَعان, لَمَعان, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּהִירוּת, בְּהִיקוּת, ...
  10. Russian:яркость, сияние кожи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:яскравість, сяйливість, ...
  12. Hindi:दीप्ति, उजास, ...
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