black light

noun

1
: invisible ultraviolet light
2
: a lamp that radiates black light

Examples of black light in a Sentence

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This setup also included black lights and lava lamps. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Some of the blocks are made with ultraviolet material, which allow inspectors armed with black lights to search for glowing droppings. Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024 From dubious social algorithms to killer surveillance systems, the dystopian anthology series Black Mirror is not afraid to shine a black light on the complex relationship between humans and technology. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024 Photo: Erin Ng Murphy invites me to join him in Shuggie’s tiny kitchen, which may be the world’s only restaurant kitchen lit by black light. Tamar Adler, Vogue, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for black light 

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of black light was in 1913

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“Black light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20light. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

black light

noun
: invisible ultraviolet or infrared light
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