indirect light

collocation in English

meaningsofindirectandlight

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indirect
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/us
/ˌɪn.daɪˈrekt/
happening in addition to an intended result, often in a way that is complicated or ...
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light
noun
uk
/laɪt/us
/laɪt/
the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to ...
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(Definition ofindirectandlightfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofindirect light

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The sole illuminant consisted ofindirectlightfrom a torch fitted with a red filter (cutoff, 650 nm).
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The light shelves were place on the north faade which in turn will create a softindirectlighton the roof space.
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Unwrap your poinsettia carefully and place inindirectlight.
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Leukocoria may appear also in lowindirectlight, similar to eyeshine.
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These walls are placed so as to reflectindirectlightto interior areas where it is needed.
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Inside they will grow well in brightindirectlight.
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The lamps direct their light upward, and it is reflected off the ceiling providingindirectlight.
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Optical condenser in anindirectlightwas also tried to reduce the heating but without success.
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They should be grown in bright,indirectlight, in a fairly rich potting mix.
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A large amount ofindirectlightis recommended.
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Originally, they turned with the angle of the sun throughout the day to allow moreindirectlightinto the building.
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In this way, reflected,indirectlightilluminates the area of the anterior chamber or cornea to be examined.
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Either square or rectangular in plan, it is open on all sides and provides shelter from the sun and rain, but allows breeze andindirectlight.
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Like the photographs themselves, watercolours and dyes applied by hand to photographs are susceptible to light damage and must be housed in dark storage or displayed under dim,indirectlight.
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The classroom windows are above eye-level of the students in order to provideindirectlightbecause students with a vision impairment can find direct lighting difficult.
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