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illumination

[ih-loo-muh-ney-shuhn] / ɪˌlu məˈneɪ ʃən /




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Even Apollo astronauts didn't see the Orientale basin completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Additional lenses then organize the beams into a structured grid of square illumination areas at the receiving surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

By simply changing the level of illumination, they could prompt particles to assemble into crystals or break apart again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The four jack-o’-lanterns shed a mellow illumination across the portion of the roof directly beyond the window.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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