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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Colour management Light source Illumination The source of light whose spectral composition influences perceived colour. Lichtquelle
Translations
DE Lichtquelle
FR Source lumineuse
ES Fuente de luz
IT Sorgente luminosa
CN 光源
VN Nguồn sáng
Not to be confused with Do not evaluate colour without defining the illumination.