diffuse light
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdiffuseandlight
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diffuse
adjective
uk/dɪˈfjuːs/us/dɪˈfjuːs/
spread out and not directed in ...
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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 ofdiffuseandlightfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Both beams were set to present coincided 8-mmdiameterdiffuselightspots on the retina, used for test flash and background light, respectively.
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Adiffuselightstimulus 950 mm in diameter with a 3.0 log intensity elicited a current that provided a positive identification of the cell's physiology.
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The animal was kept in darkness except during visual stimulation (diffuselightflashes) or during light adaptation.
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Readings were taken during overcast or cloudy conditions whendiffuselightwas predominant, as required by this method.
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A combination of punctate anddiffuselightsources illuminate the scene.
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The experiments were carried out in bright,diffuselight, which was tested at intervals by means of a photographic exposure-meter.
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The bar at the bottom indicates the time during which thediffuselightwas on.
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Once fully induced, the time-dependent course of induction loss was examined by exposing the leaf to lowdiffuselightunder the shading cloth.
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The scenes were rendered with a combination of punctate anddiffuselightsources.
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These cells do not respond todiffuselightof either long or medium wavelengths but respond to chromatic boundaries.
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The near room was lit bydiffuselightonly.
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The effect ofdiffuselighton the holding current became detectable in the presence of pentobarbital.
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The superimposition ofdiffuselighton the spot light is indicated by the bars below the trace.
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Some solar cells work better in direct sunlight, others can use morediffuselight.
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The dead cells of velamendiffuselight, thus giving it a grey appearance--except at the tips, where the chlorophyll become visible.
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Reaching a height of only 6 - 8 inches and preferring moderate ordiffuselight, it is commonly used in terrariums and novelty planters.
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Diffuselightis thought to be more important for seedling growth than sunflecks.
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The central third of each vault was glazed, providing amplediffuselight.
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