Illuminant
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something that illuminates.
"For a good many years, beginning in London, Brighton & South Coast days, the station at Heathfield, between Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne, was lighted by natural gas. The use of this illuminant was discontinued about 1934."
- 2 something that can serve as a source of light wordnet
Adjective
- 1 That illuminates. not-comparable
Example
More examples"For a good many years, beginning in London, Brighton & South Coast days, the station at Heathfield, between Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne, was lighted by natural gas. The use of this illuminant was discontinued about 1934."
Etymology
From French.