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luminosity

/ˌluːmɪˈnɒsɪti/ /ˌluːməˈnɑːsəti/

Meanings
noun
The state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance

Examples :

"The full moon's luminosity lit up the entire backyard, making it easy to see even without a flashlight. "
physics astronomy energy appearance

Related Words

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration brilliance

brilliance noun

/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

"The Christmas lights' brilliance illuminated the entire street. "

Illustration astronomers

astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

Illustration determine

determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

Illustration luminous

luminous adjective

/ˈluːmɪnəs/

Emitting light; glowing brightly.

"The fireflies created a luminous glow in the backyard. "

Illustration efficiency

efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration flashlight

flashlight noun

/ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/

A battery-powered hand-held light source.

"My flashlight helped me find my keys after I locked myself out of the house. "

Illustration wavelength

wavelength noun

/ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/

The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

"The radio waves used in the school's wireless network have a specific wavelength. "

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converting verb

/kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːnvɜːrtɪŋ/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."