artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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Irregular sleep, artificial light at night, and jet lag create internal inconsistencies. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Regina was standing by the window now, looking even more gaunt under the artificial light of the bulb behind her and the faint glow of the sunrise in front, which barely managed to filter through the balcony awning. Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026 Tanning in the sun, of course, still presents skin cancer risk, but the study findings show that there’s a significant difference between the effects natural sunlight and the artificial light of a tanning bed. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025 Astronomers are increasingly concerned that even remote observatories like the VLT may one day face the creeping glow of artificial light. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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“Artificial light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20light. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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