luminate
verb (used with object)
luminant
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a word derived from
luminate.
Example Sentences
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It sells palm oil to other countries and buys alcohol, arms and ammunition, thus exchanging a peaceful luminant and lubricant for the elements of moral and physical strife.
From A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State by Marcus Roberts Phipps Dorman
We would not be faithful to our Editorial task and to our Friend, if we did not give here a few luminant examples of the Diwan in question.
From The Book of Khalid by Ameen Fares Rihani
Finally, in the year 1669, after a strong distillation of urine, he found in the recipient a luminant matter that has since been called phosphorus.
From History of Phosphorus by Eduard Farber
Electric light is the best luminant, but gas may safely be used provided there is sufficient ventilation.
From The Private Library What We Do Know, What We Don't Know, What We Ought to Know About Our Books by Arthur Lee Humphreys
He turned his eyes again to the sea just as a lovely light, pale golden and clear as topaz, opened suddenly in the sky, shedding a shower of luminant reflections on the waves.
From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Marie Corelli
