a column of light (as from a beacon)
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a column of light (as from a beacon)
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a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
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Used in the same subject area: Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light provided by a burning candle
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.light during the daytime
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength
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The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See Column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.The lower division of an entablature, or that part which rests immediately on the column, esp. in classical architecture. See Column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.The column of bones in the back which sustains and gives firmness to the frame; the spine; the vertebral or spinal column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.A pole or a frame raised as a sea beacon or a landmark.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Money paid for the maintenance of a beacon; also, beacons, collectively.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.of Beacon
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.of Beacon
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Having no beacon.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.The head or uppermost member of a column, pilaster, etc. It consists generally of three parts, abacus, bell (or vase), and necking. Se…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Anything resembling, in form or position, a column in architecture; an upright body or mass; a shaft or obelisk; as, a column of air,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Formed in columns; having the form of a column or columns; like the shaft of a column.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pol…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: column, light, beacon.Destitute, or partially destitute, of light; not receiving, reflecting, or radiating light; wholly or partially black, or of some deep…
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