lambert
word
/ˈɫæmbɝt/
LAM-burt
/lˈæmbət/
LAM-buht
Definition
A lambert is a unit used to measure luminance, or the brightness of a surface, in physics and engineering.
Usage & Nuances
'Lambert' is technical and mainly appears in scientific or technical contexts about measuring light or luminance. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
Spanish: lambert (unidad luminosa)Portuguese (BR): lambert (unidade de luminância)Portuguese (PT): lambert (unidade de luminância)Chinese (Simplified): 朗伯（亮度单位）Chinese (Traditional): 朗伯（亮度單位）Hindi: लैम्बर्ट (चमकाई इकाई)Arabic: لامبرت (وحدة إضاءة)Bengali: ল্যামবার্টRussian: ламбертJapanese: ランバートVietnamese: lambertKorean: 람베르트Turkish: lambertUrdu: لیمبرٹIndonesian: lambert
Example Sentences
One lambert is equal to 0.3183 candelas per square centimeter.
basic
If you look in older scientific papers, you'll often see lambert as a unit.
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A lambert measures the luminance of a surface.
basic
Scientists sometimes use lamberts in experiments.
basic
In optometry, lambert is a classic unit for brightness readings.
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The old equipment still reports luminance in lamberts.
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