as in lamp
something that provides illumination
at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available
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Recent Examples of illuminant
Distilling rock oil produced multiple interesting compounds, one of which looked like an ideal illuminant.
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Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
Charles R. Morris, WSJ, 21 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminant
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The table lamp adds an analogous touch by pairing colors that are next to each other on the color wheel: yellow and orange.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mi-Mo Pixar’s logo, Luxo Jr., is an anthropomorphic desk lamp that is by turns cute and creepy.Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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There, light from the setting sun shoots into the nearly 900ft-long tunnel every winter solstice, and projects an image of the sun on to an 8-foot-wide, white marble disc.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Oscars have announced updates to its timeline, extending the nomination voting period and rescheduling key events in light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Illuminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminant. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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