光源 (guāng yuán) — phy. light source; illuminant

Definition

Physics/optics term for any object that emits light (sun, lamp, LED). Used in scientific writing, not everyday speech.

verb
phy. light sourceilluminant

Examples

  • 光源
    Zhè ge guāng yuán fēi cháng liàng, kě yǐ zhào liàng zhěng gè fáng jiān.
    This light source is very bright and can light up the whole room.
  • 光源
    Yán jiū tuán duì zhǎo dào le yí gè gèng jié néng de guāng yuán.
    The research team found a more energy-efficient light source.
  • 光源
    Zì rán guāng yuán hé rén gōng guāng yuán duì zhí wù shēng zhǎng de yǐng xiǎng bù tóng.
    Natural and artificial light sources affect plant growth differently.

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