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luminal

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Luminal (adj) means Describes something that relates to the lumen.

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1
Describes something that relates to the lumen.
2
Describes something that relates to light itself.
3
Moving as fast as light, usually through empty space.
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Etymology

Formed from Latin lumina (“lights”) and the English suffix -al.

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What is the meaning of luminal?
"luminal" (adj) means describes something that relates to the lumen.
What are the different meanings of luminal?
"luminal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Describes something that relates to the lumen; 2. Describes something that relates to light itself; 3. Moving as fast as light, usually through empty space.
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