| the rate of transmission of luminous energy: expressed in lumens. |

| luminous flux n. The rate of flow of light per unit of time, especially the flux of visible light expressed in lumens. |
luminous flux (l 'mə-nəs) Pronunciation Key
A measure of the radiant power of light emitted from a source without regard for the direction in which it is emitted. It is measured in lumens. See also luminous intensity. |