Illuminance (Noun)
Meaning
The luminous flux incident on a unit area.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The illuminance of the room was measured in lux to determine the amount of light required for reading.
- The architect carefully calculated the illuminance of the space to ensure it met the standards for a comfortable working environment.
- The illuminance of the surface was affected by the angle of the light source and the reflectivity of the material.
- The lighting designer aimed to achieve an illuminance of 500 lux on the task area to facilitate detailed work.
- The illuminance of the exterior façade was critical in creating a visually appealing nighttime display.