Illuminant
Pronunciation : Il*lu"mi*nant
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. illuminans, -antis, p.pr. of illuminare.]
Definition : Defn: That which illuminates or affords light; as, gas and petroleum are illuminants. Boyle.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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