black light

noun

Etymology

From black + light, since ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye.

  1. inherited from *lewktom
  2. inherited from *leuhtą
  3. inherited from *leuht
  4. inherited from lēoht
  5. inherited from light
  6. compounded as black light — “black + light

Definitions

  1. A light bulb that emits ultraviolet light, usually used to create the illusion that…

    A light bulb that emits ultraviolet light, usually used to create the illusion that anything white is glowing.

    • Blacklights and a mirrored disco ball Every night's another reason why I left it all
  2. Ultraviolet radiation or light.

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