That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.
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the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
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The act of scintillating.
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.Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
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 of a candle.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.
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.The light of day as opposed to the darkness of night; the light of the sun, as opposed to that of the moon or to artificial light.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color fr…
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.The 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.To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.of Glow
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.Any round or roundish body or mass; a sphere or globe; as, a ball of twine; a ball of snow.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A headdress for men and boys; a cap.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; -- frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.of Burn
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.of Burn
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.A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.A quadruped of the genus Canis, esp. the domestic dog (C. familiaris).
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.Consisting of, containing, or resembling, fire; as, the fiery gulf of Etna; a fiery appearance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: light, fire, fireplace.The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.
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