(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
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the light provided by a burning candle
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(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.a column of light (as from a beacon)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a column of light (as from a beacon)
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
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a pale light sometimes seen at night over marshy ground
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
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.a steady even light without flames
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.a greyish light (as at dawn or dusk or in dim interiors)
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Hot or burning; causing a sensation of burning; fiery; as, ardent spirits, that is, distilled liquors; an ardent fever.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather bri…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.The time between daylight and candle light.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A tube for directing a jet of air into a fire or into the flame of a lamp or candle, so as to concentrate the heat on some object.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.Pale, without redness or glare, -- said of a flame; hence, of the color of burning brimstone, betokening the presence of ghosts or dev…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A burning piece of wood; or a stick or piece of wood partly burnt, whether burning or after the fire is extinct.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A small glass bubble, filled with water, which, if placed in the flame of a candle, bursts by expansion of steam.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.An instrument or utensil for supporting a candle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A wax candle used in religous rites.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, provided, burning, candle.A dipped candle.
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