illuminant

noun
UK: /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/
US: /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

  1. A substance that emits light; something that illuminates.

    1. This illuminant made the room bright.
    2. The research focused on developing new illuminant materials for energy-efficient lighting applications.

Synonyms

lamp luminary luminous radiant
illuminant adjective

  1. Providing or capable of providing light; shining.

    1. The illuminant paint glows softly.
    2. The illuminant screen made it easier to see the image in low-light conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "illuminant" is /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/ in British English and /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "illuminant": lamp, luminary, luminous, radiant.

Example usage of "illuminant": "This illuminant made the room bright.". More examples on the page.