Definition of "luminance" []

• The condition or quality of being luminous. (noun)
• Physics The intensity of light per unit area of its source. (noun)

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• "The first thing I noticed was how bright the display looked-a testament to its luminance, which is measured at"
• ""It has been suggested that double cones are used for achromatic (non-colour) tasks such as luminance, motion and polarization vision," Professor Marshall said."
• "The "luminance" of the light slowly rises and falls."