luminosity

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Synonyms: numinosity, ominosity, glutinosity, voluminosity

Antonyms: numinosity, ominosity, glutinosity, voluminosity

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} the state of being [[luminous]], or a luminous object; [[brilliance]] or [[radiance]]
2. {{lb|en|physics}} the [[ratio]] of [[luminous flux]] to [[radiant flux]] at the same [[wavelength]]; the [[luminosity factor]]
3. {{lb|en|astronomy}} The [[rate]] at which a [[star]] [[radiate]]s [[energy]] in all [[direction]]s.

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