density of light

noun

The amount of light falling on a given area, as measured by units such as the lumen.

“Photographers use a photometer to measure the density of light from a scene.”

Meanings

noundensity of light (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe amount of light falling on a given area, as measured by units such as the lumen.

    Photographers use a photometer to measure the density of light from a scene.

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