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lu·men1 / ˈloōmən/ (abbr.: lm) • n. Physics the SI unit of luminous flux, equal to the amount of light emitted per second in a unit solid angle of one steradian from a uniform source of one candela. lu·men2 • n. (pl. -mi·na / -mənə/ ) Anat. the central cavity of a tubular or other hollow structure in an organism or cell. DERIVATIVES: lu·mi·nal / -mənl/ adj. |
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"lumen." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-lumen.html "lumen." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-lumen.html |
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1. The space enclosed by a vessel, duct, or other tubular or saclike organ. The central cavity of blood vessels and of the digestive tract are examples. 2. Symbol lm. The SI unit of luminous flux equal to the flux emitted by a uniform point source of 1 candela in a solid angle of 1 steradian. |
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"lumen." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-lumen.html "lumen." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-lumen.html |
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lumen (symbol lm) SI unit measuring the amount of light in an area for one second. The light emits in a unit solid angle (one steradian) from a source of unit intensity (one candela).
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"lumen." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-lumen.html "lumen." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-lumen.html |
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lumen (loo-min) n.
1. the space within a tubular or saclike part. 2. the SI unit of luminous flux. Symbol: lm. |
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"lumen." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-lumen.html "lumen." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-lumen.html |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-lumen.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-lumen.html |
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lumen A cavity inside a cell or bodily structure.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-lumen.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "lumen." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-lumen.html |
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lumen see photometry . |
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"lumen." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-lumen.html "lumen." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-lumen.html |
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lumen •examine, famine, gamin
•admin • jasmine • Yasmin • Brahmin
•women • specimen • madwomen
•clanswomen • charwomen
•craftswomen • draughtswomen
•gentlewomen • Welshwomen
•Frenchwomen
•airwomen, chairwomen
•laywomen • stateswomen
•saleswomen • policewomen
•kinswomen • Englishwomen
•businesswomen • Irishwomen
•congresswomen • countrywomen
•jurywomen • servicewomen
•tribeswomen
•Scotswomen, yachtswomen
•forewomen • horsewomen
•sportswomen • oarswomen
•councilwomen • townswomen
•noblewomen • spokeswomen
•frontierswomen • alderwomen
•anchorwomen • washerwomen
•Ulsterwomen • churchwomen
•catechumen, illumine, lumen
•bitumen
•albumen, albumin
•Duralumin • cumin • Benjamin
•theremin • vitamin
•determine, ermine, vermin
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"lumen." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "lumen." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-lumen.html "lumen." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-lumen.html |
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