- light-a|dapt
- light-a|dapt «LYT uh DAPT», transitive verb.to adjust to increasing light or brightness: »
As the human becomes light-adapted,…colour discrimination becomes possible (New Scientist).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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light adaptation — light′ adapta tion n. oph the reflex adjustment of the eye to bright light, consisting of a constriction of the pupil, an increase in the number of functioning cones, and a decrease in the number of functioning rods • Etymology: 1895–1900 light′… … From formal English to slang
lightadaptation — light adaptation n. The process, chiefly involving constriction of the pupil, by which the eye adapts to an increase in illumination. lightʹ a·dapt ed (lītʹə dăp tĭd) adj. * * * … Universalium
Re. — rupee. Also, re. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut. (Cf. ↑gamut)] … Useful english dictionary
R.E. — 1. real estate. 2. Reformed Episcopal. 3. Right Excellent. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut … Useful english dictionary
r.e. — Football. right end. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut. (Cf. ↑gamut)] re2 … Useful english dictionary
dark adaptation — dark′ adapta tion n. oph the reflex adjustment of the eye to dim light or darkness, consisting of a dilation of the pupil, an increase in the number of functioning rods, and a decrease in the number of functioning cones • Etymology: 1905–10 dark′ … From formal English to slang
