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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This lamp from my collection is perfect for al fresco gatherings, chic home offices, bedside tables or just on the go.Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Tiffany-style lamp was a gift from a former neighbor and friend.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin, decked out in twinkling lights, lush garland and plenty of presents, is listed for $1,206,139 on the Zillow website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The sights and sounds of Christmas, like twinkling lights, cozy fires, and familiar carols, help create the holiday magic.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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More:Christmas trees, cooking, candles blamed for Michigan holiday fires.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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Today, Flamingo Estate embodies Christiansen’s upbringing on an Australian farm and his vision for connecting people to the natural world through products like honey, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, candles, and soap—all infused with elegance and purpose.Karin Eldor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Illuminant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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