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apostilb

apostilb

English

Noun

apostilb ‎(plural apostilbs)

(physics) a unit of luminance, being the luminance of a perfectly diffusing surface emitting light at the rate of $\pi ^{-1}$ candela per square metre. Also known as a blondel.

Translations

unit of luminance

Portuguese: apostilb m

Russian: апости́льб (ru) m ‎(apostílʹb)

Related terms

stilb

Anagrams

bioplast

Portuguese

Noun

apostilb m (plural apostilb or apostilbs)

(physics) apostilb (unit of luminance)