black light
Meanings
noun
- A light bulb that emits ultraviolet light, usually used to create the illusion that anything white is glowing.
- Ultraviolet radiation or light.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From black + light, since ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye.
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