lumen
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Noun — The standard unit for measuring the total amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Synonyms
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How to use lumen
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin lumen, "light" or "opening." It was first adopted as a scientific unit of light by the French physicist André Blondel in 1894.
Full origin of lumen →Frequently asked questions
What does “lumen” mean?
The word “lumen” means the standard unit for measuring the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. In plain terms, a measure of brightness, or (in anatomy) the open channel running through a tube-shaped structure.
How do you pronounce “lumen”?
“Lumen” is pronounced LOO-muhn (/ˈlumən/ in IPA).
How do you use “lumen” in a sentence?
Here is “lumen” used in a sentence: “The torch is rated at 800 lumens.”
What part of speech is “lumen”?
“Lumen” is a noun.
Where does the word “lumen” come from?
The word “lumen” dates back to around 1894 and comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin lumen, "light" or "opening." It was first adopted as a scientific unit of light by the French physicist André Blondel in 1894.
How many meanings does “lumen” have?
“Lumen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the standard unit for measuring the total amount of visible light emitted by a source.