black light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light bulb that emits ultraviolet light, usually used to create the illusion that anything white is glowing.
  2. Ultraviolet radiation or light.

Pronunciation

En-au-black light.ogg

Word forms

black light black lights blacklight

Etymology

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

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