(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
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the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
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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.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.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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A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A signal fire; an alarm fire.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A flaming, roundish body shot into the air; a case filled with combustibles intended to burst and give light or set fire, or to produc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.To perfect or improve by fire or heat; to submit to the action of fire or heat for some economic purpose; to destroy or change some pr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.Consumed with, or as with, fire; scorched or dried, as with fire or heat; baked or hardened in the fire or the sun.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A fireplace or hearth.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A decorative construction around the opening of a fireplace.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.An iron for holding wood in a fireplace; a firedog; an andiron.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.heated by fire, or as if by fire; burning hot; parched; feverish.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.To set on fire; to kindle; as, to fire a house or chimney; to fire a pile.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.
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