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Webster 1913 Edition


Luminiferous

Luˊmi-nif′er-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
lumen
light +
-ferous
.]
Producing light; yielding light; transmitting light;
as, the
luminiferous
ether
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Luminiferous

LUMINIF'EROUS

,
Adj.
[L. lumen, light, and fero, to produce.]
Producing light.

Definition 2024


luminiferous

luminiferous

English

Adjective

luminiferous (comparative more luminiferous, superlative most luminiferous)

  1. Producing, or transmitting light; luminous.
    • The luminiferous Ether

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References

  • OED 2nd edition 1989