Looking for the meaning of the word ILLUMINANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ILLUMINANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Illuminant
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from Latin illuminant- ‘illuminating’, from the verb illuminare (see illuminate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈl(j)uːmɪnənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a means of lighting or source of light
Short Definition:means of lighting or source of light
Examples:- until 1880, oil was the only illuminant in use
Word: Illuminant
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈl(j)uːmɪnənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
giving off light.
Short Definition:giving off light
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