Illuminator

Illuminator
Illuminator Il*lu"mi*na`tor, n. [L., an enlightener, LL. also, an illuminator of books.] 1. One whose occupation is to adorn books, especially manuscripts, with miniatures, borders, etc. See {Illuminate}, v. t., 3. [1913 Webster]

2. A condenser or reflector of light in optical apparatus; also, an illuminant. [1913 Webster]


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  • illuminator — /i looh meuh nay teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that illuminates. 2. a device for illuminating, as a light source with a lens or mirror for concentrating light. 3. a person who paints manuscripts, books, etc., with designs in color, gold, or the …   Universalium

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  • illuminator — illuminate ► VERB 1) light up. 2) help to clarify or explain. 3) decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs. DERIVATIVES illuminative adjective illuminator noun. ORIGIN Latin illuminare illuminate …   English terms dictionary

  • Illuminator (backlight) — An Electro Luminescent (EL) Backlight LCD development used in some Casio watches (Also known as Fox Fire). The Timex corporation have their very own similar technology called INDIGLO.=History=In response to the INDIGLO nightlight which Timex had… …   Wikipedia

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