luminous energy
Britishnoun
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All this time its luminous efficiency is increasing, because it is radiating not only an increasing percentage of visible radiant energy but an increasing amount of the most effective luminous energy.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
One may radiate more luminous energy and less infra-red energy, and for another the reverse may be true.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
The former is a poor radiator; furthermore, the lime radiates a relatively greater percentage of its total energy in the form of luminous energy.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
All electric lamps are contrivances for converting into luminous energy a percentage of the electric energy that is supplied through the mains.
From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah
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