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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Lighting
Hi.
What does lighting mean in:
"Humans once spent their nights in relative darkness. No longer. When the sun sets, TVs, computers, mobile devices, and artificial lighting burn on. "?
Which of the follwing senses apply?
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What does lighting mean in:
"Humans once spent their nights in relative darkness. No longer. When the sun sets, TVs, computers, mobile devices, and artificial lighting burn on. "?
Which of the follwing senses apply?
light·ing (l  t ng)n. 1. The state of being lighted; illumination. 2. a. The method or equipment used to provide artificial illumination. b. The illumination so provided. 3. The act or process of igniting. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Thanks in advance!
lighting ['la?t??]
n
1. the act or quality of illumination or ignition
2. (Performing Arts) the apparatus for supplying artificial light effects to a stage, film, or television set
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the distribution of light on an object or figure, as in painting, photography, etc.
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Top answer
Technically, only the equipment that creates the light can "burn on" (keep using electricity). I think that answers it for you. CJ
- Technically, only the equipment that creates the light can "burn on" (keep using electricity).
- I think that answers it for you.
- CJ
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Technically, only the equipment that creates the light can "burn on" (keep using electricity). I think that answers it for you.
CJ
CJ
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