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Luminance Definition & Meaning

luminance
noun
  1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"

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Frequently asked questions

What does luminance mean?
the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
What part of speech is luminance?
Luminance is a noun.

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