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luminaire Definition

lu·mi·naire (lo̵̅o̅′mə ner)

noun

a floodlight fixture, with a lamp, reflector, etc.

Etymology: Fr, light, lighting < LL(Ec) luminare, a light, lamp: see luminary

luminaire Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • design: The brief was to design a luminaire for use in a prestige domestic or office environment.
  • recess: Flange: Overlapping metal portion of a recessed luminaire at the ceiling line.
  • mount: Elite is a modern pendant mounted luminaire for indirect and direct lighting effects.
  • make: Two wheels for interchangeable dichroic color and gobo selections, and three available lenses make the luminaire completely user-configurable.

Adjective modifier

indirect: In the offices the fluorescent theme continues, using Aero - Zumtobel Staff's graceful suspended direct / indirect luminaire.

Modifies a noun

  • manufacturer: In some cases, the lighting specifier will employ a solution provider to provide LED expertise in areas where the luminaire manufacturer is lacking.
  • design: The old luminaire design lost 10 % of its light in an upward direction compared to 0 % for the modern unit.
  • efficiency: Internal prisms optimize light control and luminaire efficiency while offering a smooth outer surface for ease of cleaning.
  • system: How will the heat be managed in the design of the LED luminaire system?
  • layout: The apparent randomness of luminaire layout is deliberate and responds to the architectural forms that occur throughout the project.
  • performance: This requires a far greater understanding and knowledge of lamp and luminaire performance and design input.

Noun used with modifier

  • overtank: PLEASE NOTE: The contents of the tank and the Arcadia overtank luminaire shown in the picture is not included in the sale.
  • lighting: The minimum duration for any emergency lighting luminaire shall be 1 hour.