artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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Although there are no houseplants that actually prefer low light, plenty of them can adapt to thrive in low-light conditions or even just artificial light. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026 The Dutch city of Eindhoven was founded on the mastery of artificial light. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 The expert pointed out that the body’s circadian rhythm responds naturally to light and darkness, while screens, artificial light and late bedtimes can disrupt that cycle. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Rather than maximizing absorption across the entire solar spectrum, researchers can tune the semiconductor’s bandgap toward the narrower spectrum of artificial light. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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