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luminance vs glow

glow vs luminance

luminance and glow both are nouns.

luminance is not a verb while glow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
luminance Yes No No No
glow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, glow is a hyponym of luminance; that is, glow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than luminance:
  • luminance: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
  • glow: light from nonthermal sources
Other hyponyms of luminance include illuminance, illumination, incandescence, luminescence.
luminance (noun) glow (noun)
the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light light from nonthermal sources
an appearance of reflected light
a feeling of considerable warmth
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
a steady even light without flames
an alert and refreshed state
luminance (verb) glow (verb)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
be exuberant or high-spirited
emit a steady even light without flames
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
shine intensely, as if with heat
Difference between luminance and glow

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