Illuminant and Light

Illuminant

Illuminant noun - Something that provides illumination.
Usage example: at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available
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Synonyms for Illuminant

Light and illuminant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Light" instead a noun "Illuminant".

Light

Light noun - Something that provides illumination.
Usage example: turn off the light when you go to bed

Illuminant and light are semantically related. You can use "Illuminant" instead a noun "Light".

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