Linearpolarization

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun illumination, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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Polarization

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Electricpolarization

OED's earliest evidence for illumination is from around 1340, in the writing of Richard Rolle, hermit and religious author.

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Circularpolarization

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