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noun, plural lu·ces [loo-seez], /ˈlu siz/, lux·es.Optics.
a unit of illumination, equivalent to 0.0929 foot-candle and equal to the illumination produced by luminous flux of one lumen falling perpendicularly on a surface one meter square. Symbol: lx
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Also called meter-candle.

Origin of lux

1885–90; <Latin lūxlight1

Other definitions for lux (2 of 2)

Lux.

abbreviation
Luxembourg.
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British Dictionary definitions for lux (1 of 3)

lux1
/ (lʌks) /

noun plural lux
the derived SI unit of illumination equal to a luminous flux of 1 lumen per square metre. 1 lux is equivalent to 0.0929 foot-candleSymbol: lx

Word Origin for lux

C19: from Latin: light

British Dictionary definitions for lux (2 of 3)

lux2
/ (lʌks) /

verb
NZ informal to clean with a vacuum cleaner

Word Origin for lux

C20: from Electrolux, a vacuum-cleaner manufacturer

British Dictionary definitions for lux (3 of 3)

Lux.

abbreviation for
Luxembourg
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Scientific definitions for lux

lux
[ lŭks ]

Plural luxes luces (lōōsēz)
A SI derived unit of illuminance in photometry, equal to one lumen per square meter.
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