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, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.Visible light
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
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Any phenomenon or appearance in the atmosphere, as clouds, rain, hail, snow, etc.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.See Sunn.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.The light of the sun.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.The light of the sun, or the place where it shines; the direct rays of the sun, the place where they fall, or the warmth and light whi…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.The light perceived before the rising, and after the setting, of the sun, or when the sun is less than 18? below the horizon, occasion…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, 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, Nature and environment, Natural hazards, Spectroscopy.The act of scintillating.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.Distress.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nature and environment, Natural hazards.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.the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Spectroscopy.Words connected by meaning
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(physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.The measurement of the force of solar radiation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.Same as Rose window and Wheel window. Called also Catherine-wheel window.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.a measure of the rate of decrease in the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (as light) as it passes through a given substance; the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.The quality or condition of being two or twofold; dual character or usage.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.A soft, heavy, brilliant glass, consisting essentially of a silicate of lead and potassium. It is used for tableware, and for optical…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, electromagnetic, radiation, produce, visual.Explore Academic Dictionary
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