noun
a substance or object that emits light, especially in the context of lighting or illumination
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The illuminant used in the photography studio helped to create the perfect lighting for the shoot.
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I need to change the illuminant in my lamp because it's flickering.
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The illuminant in this room is way too bright, I can't even see properly.
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Her smile was like an illuminant in the darkness, brightening up the whole room.