illuminator
illuminator
Definition
il·lu·mi·na·tor (i lo̵̅o̅′mə nāt′ər)
noun
a person or thing that illuminates; specif.,
- any apparatus or device for giving, concentrating, or reflecting light
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near illuminator
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