(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.
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a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeoric material in space
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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.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.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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To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.The habit of bending from the sunlight; -- said of certain plants.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.State or quality of being common or usual; as, the commonness of sunlight.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.To receive damage or harm; to be injured or impaired in soudness or value; as. some colors in /oth damage in sunlight.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.(botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of cele…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.Performed, done, or acted, in a weak or feeble manner; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy; slight; as, faint efforts; faint res…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.Slightly faint; somewhat faint.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.To give feeble or scattered rays of light; to shine faintly; to show a faint, unsteady light; as, the glimmering dawn; a glimmering la…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.therapeutic exposure to sunlight
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: faint, spot, light, night, appears.The figure or picture of any object formed at the focus of a lens or mirror, by rays of light from the several points of the object sy…
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