How to Pronounce "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.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫæmbɝt/
British English
/lˈæmbət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAM-burt
UK
LAM-buht
Listen in Context
A lambert measures the luminance of a surface.
Scientists sometimes use lamberts in experiments.
One lambert is equal to 0.3183 candelas per square centimeter.
In optometry, lambert is a classic unit for brightness readings.