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luminous flux

–noun Optics.
the rate of transmission of luminous energy: expressed in lumens.

Origin:
1925–30
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: luminous flux
Function: noun
: radiant flux in the visible-wavelength range usually expressed in lumens instead of watts called also light flux
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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.
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