luminaire
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- noun
- /luːməˈnɛr/
- Specialized
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luminaria
- The modern luminaire seamlessly blends functionality and design, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space.
Examples
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This can be a dedicated emergency lighting fixture or a regularly used luminaire with a battery backup for grid failures.
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The lamps were fitted within the original luminaire at the top of the booth above the observer's head and therefore could not be directly seen.
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As is the case with most lighting, LED luminaires are typically air-cooled, which calls for an efficient heat sink that works in any environment.
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The work reviewed covers three different tasks: office-based tasks, luminaire assembly, and laryngoscopy.
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Boyce et al. used an office in which desks were illuminated by a direct/indirect luminaire.
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When choosing lighting for a room, it's essential to select the right luminaire to achieve the desired ambiance.
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To ensure even illumination, install the luminaire at the recommended height above the work surface.
Synonyms
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A device on a ceiling or wall that holds and powers a light bulb
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A device fixed to a ceiling or wall that holds a lamp to give light
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A device on a wall or ceiling that holds and powers a light bulb
How Bright
Surface Forms
Morphology
luminaire = lumen (semi-transparent) = lumin + aire
The 'lumin-' element meaning 'light' can be recognized by learners familiar with words like 'lumen' or 'luminous', but the French-derived suffix '-aire' and the technical usage make the formation only partly inferable.
Etymology
Luminaire comes from French for a light fitting and from Latin lumen, meaning 'light'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of illuminate or luminous—a luminaire is simply a complete unit that gives or directs 'light'.