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Medical Term:

light

Pronunciation: līt

Definition:

  1. That portion of electromagnetic radiation (390–770 nm) to which the retina is sensitive (wavelength range, 380–780 nm).
  2. Describing a solid element, having a low density.
  3. Having a subnormal mass.

[A.S. leōht]

See Also: lamp

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