artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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The production deploys no sets, no artificial light, and no synchronized sound. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 May 2025 Pesticides in water are toxic to firefly larvae and their prey, and artificial light inhibits the flash courtship between males and females, preventing successful reproduction. Owen Martin, The Conversation, 1 May 2025 Constant exposure to artificial light, especially inopportune times, can significantly affect physical and mental well-being. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Those in regions with low levels of light pollution and a clear sky will get the best view, particularly those with a northern horizon that’s free from artificial light. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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“Artificial light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20light. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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