lux
pronunciation
How to pronounce lux in British English:
UK [lʌks]
How to pronounce lux in American English:
US [lʌks]
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- Noun:
- a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle
Word Origin
- lux (n.)
- unit of illumination, 1889, from Latin lux "light" (see light (n.)).
Example
- 1. Wait , where 's lux ?
- 2. Foster said a person would need around 500 to 1000 lux to shift their circadian clocks .
- 3. Why , lux ? What , are you ashamed ? What is it ?
- 4. In figueiro 's study , the participants experienced light exposure levels that ranged from 5 to 50 lux .
- 5. And utilities around the world lose between 25 % and 50 % of treated water to leaks , according to lux research , a market-research firm .