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illuminant

il·lu·mi·nant [ i lminənt ]


noun  (plural il·lu·mi·nants)
Definition:
 
source of light: something that gives off or provides light



adjective 
Definition:
 
shining: giving off light ( technical )

[Mid-17th century. < Latin illuminant-, present participle of illuminare (see illuminate)]
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