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
Noun
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Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to the brand, the gown is enhanced with a clam basque inspired by an Alberto Giacometti lamp from the Maison archive.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The report further states that the amount was originally set at $200 million, but some teams considered this amount too low in light of their current valuations.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The video is also incomplete, Gastineau contends, and arguably places him in a false light.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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That payday included a $50 million bonus and average annual salary of $27 million, according to Spotrac. Sasaki, like Ohtani, left millions of dollars on the table by switching sides of the Pacific Ocean before blowing out 25 candles.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Illuminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminant. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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