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stilb

noun
\ ˈstilb\
plural -s

Definition of stilb

: a cgs unit of brightness equal to one candle per square centimeter of cross section perpendicular to the rays

History and Etymology for stilb

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek stilbē lamp

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