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Definition of 'lux'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) (English light).

Noun

(lux)
  • In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx

    • Etymology 2

    Compare (etyl) luxer. See luxate.

    Verb

    (es)
  • (obsolete) To put out of joint; to luxate.
    • (Webster 1913) ----

    Similar to 'lux'

    lex, lox, lax