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luminous energy

luminous energy

5.9
Energy that visible light carries from a source
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : energía luminosa
  • The efficiency of a light bulb is often evaluated by how much luminous energy it produces.

Examples

  • The solar panel converts luminous energy from the sun into electricity.

  • The sun emits a significant amount of luminous energy.

  • Scientists measured the luminous energy emitted by the star during the explosion.

  • Are you aware of how luminous energy affects plant growth?

  • The efficiency of a light bulb is often evaluated by how much luminous energy it produces.

  • Scientists measured the luminous energy emitted by the star during the explosion.

  • The solar panel converts luminous energy from the sun into electricity.

Synonyms

luminosity
vsluminous energy
  • Specialized
4 7.3

How much light an object gives or reflects

is a measurable total of visible light energy rather than a general state
luminous flux
vsluminous energy
  • Specialized
8.1

How much light a source gives out measured in lumens

is the total amount of light energy produced rather than its rate

How Bright

brilliance
8 4.5
radiant
  • Specialized
3 6.7
luminous energy
  • Specialized
5.9
brightness
41 1.0

Surface Forms

luminous energy singular
luminous energies plural

Morphology

luminous + energy

The meaning 'energy carried by visible light' is directly and compositionally derived from 'luminous' (relating to light or emitting light) + 'energy' (power). This is a literal adjective+noun technical phrase following standard compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can reasonably infer the meaning.

Etymology

The compound luminous energy joins luminous, meaning 'shining', and energy, meaning 'power', so imagine the power carried by a bright beam of light. That's why it means the 'energy carried by visible light'.