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artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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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 But the growing ubiquity of artificial light has thrown this cycle into disarray. Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Keep in mind, artificial light is a cause of concern. Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025 In our modern world, artificial light has a much bigger impact on sleep than the Moon ever will. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 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 26 Nov. 2025.

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