luminiferous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin lumen, lumin- (“light”, noun) +‎ -ferous [from ferre (“to bear, carry”, verb) + -ous (suffix forming adjectives)].

Adjective[edit]

luminiferous (comparative more luminiferous, superlative most luminiferous)

  1. Producing or transmitting light; luminous.

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References[edit]

  • OED 2nd edition 1989
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