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lux (luks)

noun pl. lux or luxes lux′es

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

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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.

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.

Modifies a noun

  • perpetua: This is sorrow beyond compare [ 4 ] Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis.

Noun used with modifier

  • morfe: Replies: Re: Better than Capitalism ( morfe lux ) Re: Better than Capitalism ( stray ) HOW?
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