Definition

A unit of brightness that measures how much light is emitted from a surface, specifically one thousandth of a lambert.

Example

The screen's brightness was measured in millilamberts to ensure optimal visibility.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a millilambert?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a unit of luminance, equal to one thousandth of a lambert.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there were so many units for light measurement.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'millilambert' is formed from 'milli-' (meaning one thousandth) and 'lambert' (derived from the name of the physicist Johann Heinrich Lambert, who contributed to the field of photometry). The term refers to a unit of measurement in photometry that is one thousandth of a lambert.

Memory Tip

Think of 'milli-' meaning one thousandth, and remember that 'millilambert' is a tiny measurement of light intensity, specifically one thousandth of a lambert.

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