black light

noun

Definition of black light

1 : invisible ultraviolet light

2 : a lamp that radiates black light

Examples of black light in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The space on the second floor (Suite 200) features a practice robot, which collects and shoots balls, but does not hit them back, and a table with lines and net that glow under black light. — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, "King Pong, a new ping pong hall, opens in Middletown," 2 Apr. 2021 Ideal for illuminating most reactive pigments, paints and dyes with black light. — Maren Estrada, BGR, "These 10 hidden Amazon deals are for Prime subscribers only," 24 Mar. 2021 Each 10-inch doll comes with 15 surprises, including clothing, accessories, and a black light to show off her unique style. — Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, "27 best Easter gifts for kids," 13 Mar. 2021 Mouse urine fluoresces in UV light, so shining a black light around can show where the rodents pee. — Adam Hadhazy, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Rid of Mice in Your Home," 9 Mar. 2021 Around him are only the bare essentials: a tissue box, cat, laptop, sketchbook, and a blanket on a floor that is always cold, all illuminated by a single black light bulb. — Julie Fukunaga, Wired, "Omori Is the Horror RPG of Your Dreams (or Nightmares)," 12 Jan. 2021 In October, researchers reported that the already perplexing animals fluoresce a psychedelic blue-green color under black light. — New York Times, "More Mammals Are Hiding Their Secret Glow," 18 Dec. 2020 The vials are also embedded with identifiers visible under black light to prevent counterfeiting. — Daniel Tenreiro, National Review, "The Capital Note: COVID-19 Vaccine Developed at Historic Speed," 16 Nov. 2020 The mechanism that can make Europa's ice glow is a bit like what's used by a black light poster. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Europa probably glows in the dark, and that may tell us what’s in it," 10 Nov. 2020

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