Flicker
Flicker noun - A story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track.
Luminosity and flicker are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Luminosity" instead a noun "Flicker".
Luminosity
Luminosity noun - The quality or state of having or giving off light.
Usage example: the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show
Flicker and luminosity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flicker" instead a noun "Luminosity".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Not as effective though, since the luminosity contrast between on/off for fires that flicker (like a candle flame that's about to die) tends to be smaller than the contrast between on/off for lightbulbs.
Source: Epileptic Flashing Lights
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