light

That portion of electromagnetic radiation (between 390 and 770 nm) to which the retina is sensitive (wavelength range of 380–780 nm). SEE ALSO: lamp. [A.S. leoht]

- cold l. 1. SYN: bioluminescence (1). 2. fluorescent l. as opposed to incandescent l..

- infrared l. infrared.

- invisible l. historic term for x-rays.

- minimum l. visual threshold.

- polarized l. l. in which, as a result of reflection or transmission through certain media, the vibrations are all in one plane, transverse to the ray, instead of in all planes.

- reflected l. l. directed backward from a mirror.

- refracted l. bent rays of l. changed in passage from one transparent medium to another of unequal density. SEE ALSO: refraction.

- transmitted l. l. passed through a transparent medium.

- Wood l. ultraviolet l. produced by Wood lamp.

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light 'līt n

1 a) the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors

b) an electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range including infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and X-rays and traveling in a vacuum with a speed of about 186,281 miles (300,000 kilometers) per second specif the part of this range that is visible to the human eye

2) a source of light

light or lite adj made with a lower calorie content or with less of some ingredient (as salt, fat, or alcohol) than usual <\light salad dressing>

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(līt) the electromagnetic radiation having a velocity of about 3 Ð§ 10¹⁰ cm (186,284 miles) per second, and the vibrations in space being at right angles to the direction of transmission. Frequently construed as limited to the range of wavelength between 390 and 770 nanometers, which provides the stimulus for the subjective sensation of sight, but sometimes considered as including part of the ultraviolet and infrared ranges as well.

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Synonyms:

Medium of vision, Buoyant, of little weight, Kindle, ignite, set fire to, set on fire, apply the match to / Gay, airy, buoyant, light-hearted / Bright, clear, not dark / Whitish, of a whitish shade / Diffusion of luminous rays, Easy (to be borne), not burdensome, Illumine, give light to, guide by light / Daybreak, sunrise, dawn, daylight, break of day, peep of day, Easy (to be done), not difficult, Illuminate, lighten, illume, irradiate / Candle, lamp, taper, Porous, spongy, well leavened (said of bread) / Instruction, knowledge, information, comprehension, insight, Loose, sandy (said of soil) / Illustration, explanation, elucidation, Unencumbered, unburdened, free from impediments / Window, pane (of glass), etc, Slight, trifling, small, inconsiderable, moderate / Public notice, Gossamery, flimsy, unsubstantial / Aspect, point of view, Frivolous, fickle, unsteady, volatile, unsettled

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Light — (l[imac]t), n. [OE. light, liht, AS. le[ o]ht; akin to OS. lioht, D. & G. licht, OHG. lioht, Goth. liuha[thorn], Icel. lj[=o]s, L. lux light, lucere to shine, Gr. leyko s white, Skr. ruc to shine. [root]122. Cf. {Lucid}, {Lunar}, {Luminous},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
light — light1 [līt] n. [ME liht < OE lēoht, akin to Ger licht < IE base * leuk , to shine, bright > Gr leukos, white, L lux & lumen, light, lucere, to shine, luna, moon, Welsh llug, gleam] 1. a) the form of electromagnetic radiation that acts… … English World dictionary
Light — Light, a. [Compar. {Lighter} (l[imac]t [ e]r); superl. {Lightest}.] [OE. light, liht, AS. l[=i]ht, le[ o]ht; akin to D. ligt, G. leicht, OHG. l[=i]hti, Icel. l[=e]ttr, Dan. let, Sw. l[ a]tt, Goth. leihts, and perh. to L. levis (cf. {Levity}), Gr … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
light — Ⅰ. light [1] ► NOUN 1) the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation from about 390 to 740 nm in wavelength. 2) a source of illumination. 3) a device producing a flame or spark. 4) (lights) traffic… … English terms dictionary
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light — [adj1] illuminated ablaze, aglow, bright, brilliant, burnished, clear, cloudless, flashing, fluorescent, glossy, glowing, lambent, lucent, luminous, lustrous, phosphorescent, polished, radiant, refulgent, resplendent, rich, scintillant, shining,… … New thesaurus
Light — Light, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lighted} (l[imac]t [e^]d) or {Lit} (l[i^]t); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lighting}.] [AS. l[=y]htan, l[=i]htan, to shine. [root]122. See {Light}, n.] 1. To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Light — Light, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lighted} (l[imac]t [e^]d) or {Lit} (l[i^]t); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lighting}.] [AS. l[=i]htan to alight orig., to relieve (a horse) of the rider s burden, to make less heavy, fr. l[=i]ht light. See {Light} not heavy, and cf … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Light — (l[imac]t), a. [AS. le[ o]ht. See {Light}, n.] [Compar. {Lighter} (l[imac]t [ e]r); superl. {Lightest}.] 1. Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light. [1913 Webster] 2. White or whitish; not intense or very… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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