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Definition of backlighting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
photographyillumination from behind creating a glow effect
- The backlighting made her silhouette stand out beautifully.
2.
technologyTECH. lighting technique used in displays for better visibilityTECH.
- The new monitor features advanced backlighting for clearer images.
Adjective
1.
photographyilluminated from behind to create a glow
- The backlighting effect made the model's hair shine.
2.
light sourcehaving light coming from behind
- The backlighting effect made the subject stand out in the photo.
Images of backlighting
illumination from behind creating a glow effect 
lighting technique used in displays for better visibility
Origin of backlighting
English, back (rear) + lighting (illumination)
Terms with backlighting included in their meaning
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backlighting
show the shape of something with light
Examples of backlighting in a sentence
Backlighting highlighted the edges of the leaves. The smartphone's backlighting makes it easy to read in sunlight. Adjusting the backlighting can reduce eye strain during long use. The backlighting gave the scene a magical look. Backlighting can enhance the subject's silhouette. The backlighting in the room created a cozy atmosphere.
Backlighting can enhance the visual appeal of a scene.
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- French:rétroéclairage, rétroéclairé, ...
- German:Hintergrundbeleuchtung, hintergrundbeleuchtet, ...
- Italian:controluce, retroilluminato, ...
- Spanish:contraluz, de contraluz, ...
- Portuguese:contraluz, retroiluminado, ...
- Chinese:逆光, 背光的, ...
- Japanese:逆光, 逆光の, ...
- Arabic:إِضَاءَة خَلْفِيَّة, مضيء مِنَ الخَلْف, ...
- Hebrew:תְּאוּרָה אֲחוֹרִית, מוּאָר מֵאָחוֹר, ...
- Russian:подсветка сзади, подсвеченный, ...
- Ukrainian:підсвітка, підсвічений, ...
- Hindi:बैकलाइटिंग, पीछे से प्रकाशित, ...
Definition of backlight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
photographylight source behind a subject for effect
- The photographer used a backlight for the portrait.
2.
instrumentlight source behind a panel for illumination
- The car's dashboard backlight was dim.
Verb
1.
displayprovide light from behind for better visibility
- The technician will backlight the screen for clearer viewing.
2.
lighting techniqueilluminate from behind
- The photographer decided to backlight the model for a dramatic effect..
Images of backlight
light source behind a subject for effect 
light source behind a panel for illumination
Origin of backlight
English, back (rear) + light (illumination)
Examples of backlight in a sentence
The backlight created a halo effect. The phone's backlight made it easy to read. Adjusting the backlight can save battery life. They decided to backlight the poster for the event. The artist used LEDs to backlight the painting. They had to backlight the stage for the concert.
To create a silhouette, you need to backlight the subject.
View all translations of backlight
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- French:rétroéclairage, rétroéclairer, ...
- German:Gegenlicht, hinterleuchten, ...
- Italian:controluce, retroilluminare, ...
- Spanish:luz de fondo, retroiluminar, ...
- Portuguese:contraluz, iluminar por trás, ...
- Chinese:背光, 照亮, ...
- Japanese:バックライト, バックライトで照らす, ...
- Arabic:إِضاءَة خَلْفِيَّة, أَضَاءَ مِنْ خَلْف, ...
- Hebrew:תְּאוּרָה אֲחוֹרִית, לְסַפֵּק אוֹר מֵאָחוֹר, ...
- Russian:подсветка, подсветить, ...
- Ukrainian:підсвітка, підсвічувати, ...
- Hindi:बैकलाइट, पीछे से रोशन करना, ...
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