luminiferous

(lo̵̅o̅′mə nifər əs)

adjective

giving off or transmitting light

Origin: < L lumen, light + -ferous

See luminiferous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Generating, yielding, or transmitting light.

Origin:

Origin: Latin lūmen, lūmin-, light; see lumen

Origin: + -ferous

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