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lux (luks)

noun pl. lux or luxes

Physics a basic unit of illumination in the SI and MKS systems, equal to one lumen per square meter (0.0929 foot-candles or one candela per square meter): abbrev. lx

Etymology: L, light

Lux Definition

Lux

Luxembourg

lux Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • measure: I measured 200 lux, which, compared with Ankara's 3000 lux was to say the least, a little surprising.
  • exceed: Over half of the frames, where the levels were measured, exceeded 1,000 lux!
  • use: The Wilhelm Institute, an independent testing facility currently uses 35000 lux.
  • achieve: Trying to achieve 100,000 lux light therapy at home brings up loads of safety issues that I would like professional help with.

Preposition: at

  • distance: The lightbox must deliver the lux at a sensible distance, so you don't have to be sat too close to it.
  • level: For televised events an illuminance of 1400 lux at pool level, in the vertical plane facing the camera, is achieved.

Modifies a noun

  • perpetua: This is sorrow beyond compare [ 4 ] Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis.
  • luceat: This is sorrow beyond compare [ 4 ] Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis.
  • eis: This is sorrow beyond compare [ 4 ] Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis.
  • meter: A lux meter is used to measure the amount of light in the museum gallery.
  • level: Answer: You can change the optical properties of glazing according to time, temperature, solar radiation level or lux level.
  • rating: All of our camcorders have a very low lux rating, meaning they can still be used in low light levels.

Noun used with modifier

  • morfe: Replies: Re: Better than Capitalism ( morfe lux ) Re: Better than Capitalism ( stray ) HOW?
  • O: Nowell sing we now all and some, For Rex Pacificus is come, O lux beata trinitas.

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