Brightness

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:14:51

Bright"ness, n. [AS. beorhines. See Bright.]

The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness.

A sudden brightness in his face appear. Crabbe.

Acuteness (of the faculties); sharpness 9wit.

The brightness of his parts . . . distinguished him. Prior.

Syn. -- Splendor; luster; radiance; resplendence; brilliancy; effulgence; glory; clearness.

Luminance	isophote	Bayer Designation	Whole Earth Telescope
brightness temperature	perceptual constancy	Fire burns and we all fall down	moment your mother calls
Absolute magnitude	Saving your eyes	Soyuz 17	Stargardt's disease
Clouds drifting in front of the half full moon	color	And you as well must die, beloved dust,

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