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illuminator Definition

il·lu·mi·na·tor (i lo̵̅o̅mə nāt′ər)

noun

a person or thing that illuminates; specif.,

  1. any apparatus or device for giving, concentrating, or reflecting light
  2. one who decorates manuscripts, etc.

Etymology: LL(Ec), an enlightener

illuminator Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The FE-120 does not have an auto focus illuminator.
  • use: I use a tungsten illuminator, so I chose Kodak tungsten 64 ISO film.
  • lead: LED illuminator using an old darkroom photo developing lens assembly.
  • feature: The camera also features an AF Illuminator that aids auto-focusing in low-light situations.
  • make: Unfortunately, I have not had time to make a vertical illuminator for the Biolam.

Adjective modifier

  • infra-red: First generation night vision scope with built-in infra-red illuminator.
  • ir: Complete darkness will require the use of an IR illuminator which is ideal for close range work, effective up to approx 50 yards.
  • infrared: Also contains a powerful built-in infrared illuminator for viewing in complete darkness.
  • built-in: Also contains a powerful built-in infrared illuminator for viewing in complete darkness.
  • vertical: Unfortunately, I have not had time to make a vertical illuminator for the Biolam.
  • powerful: Also contains a powerful built-in infrared illuminator for viewing in complete darkness.

Modifies a noun

  • housing: Check the fit of the piece of bottle and your illuminator lens housing as soon as you've cut it.

Noun used with modifier

  • ir: A powerful IR illuminator is built-in, for use in pitch-dark surroundings.
  • manuscript: The event: Stained glass master craftsmen and manuscript illuminators in costume demonstrated the medieval skills.
  • auto: An auto focus illuminator also helps the camera to focus in the dark.
  • focus: An auto focus illuminator also helps the camera to focus in the dark.
  • microscope: Have a go at building your own LED microscope illuminator with a simple battery supply which lasts hours!
  • optic: Fiber optic illuminator with focusing lens, brackets and trolley.

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