irradiance

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

irradiance \ir*ra"di*ance\ ([i^]r*r[=a]"d[i^]*ans), irradiancy
\ir*ra"di*an*cy\ ([i^]r*r[=a]"d[i^]*an*s[y^]), n. [From
   {irradiant}.]
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   1. The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.
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   2. That which irradiates or is irradiated; luster; splendor;
      irradiation; brilliancy. --Milton.
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