(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:17:57

Il*lu"mi*nant (?), n. [L. illuminans, -antis, p.pr. of illuminare.]

That which illuminates or affords light; as, gas and petroleum are illuminants.

Boyle.

 

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