luminosity
[/ˌluːmɪˈnɒsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: luminosities / luminosidades
luminosidade
1. The quality or state of being luminous; the emission of light
The luminosity of the star was measured by astronomers.
A luminosidade da estrela foi medida pelos astrônomos.
2. In astronomy, the total amount of energy emitted by a celestial object per unit time
The sun's luminosity is a fundamental parameter in stellar physics.
A luminosidade do sol é um parâmetro fundamental na física estelar.
3. Brightness or clarity of expression or understanding
The luminosity of her writing made complex ideas accessible.
A luminosidade de sua escrita tornou ideias complexas acessíveis.
Related Idioms & Phrases
luminosity function - função de luminosidade
stellar luminosity - luminosidade estelar
absolute luminosity - luminosidade absoluta
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