stilb

/ˈstɪlb/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of luminous flux equal to 10^4 candelas in a solid angle of one steradian.

“The light source emitted 10 stilbs into the surrounding area.”

2. noun

A stilb is also an obsolete unit of lumens.

“The old light bulb had a luminous flux of about 1 stilb.”

Synonyms

  • candela
  • lumen

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadow