light sensor
UK (alt): /ˈlaɪt ˈsensə/
Definition

Definition of light sensor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.device that detects or measures light level for control or recordingTECH.
  • The outdoor lamp has a light sensor that turns it on at dusk.
  • The phone’s light sensor dims the screen in dark rooms.
  • A faulty light sensor kept triggering the alarm system.
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Expressions with light

green lightn.
traffic signal allowing vehicles to go
The car moved when the green light appeared.
light skirtn.
skirt made of lightweight material
She wore a light skirt to stay cool in the summer heat.
light upv.
illuminate or bring light to something
The streetlights light up the entire neighborhood.
travel lightv.
carry few belongings while traveling
She always travels light to avoid check-in fees..
blinded by the lightadj.
unable to see due to intense light
He was temporarily blinded by the light from the camera flash.
give a lightv.
provide a flame to ignite something
Can you give a light to my cigarette?

Expressions with sensor

heat sensorn.
device that detects heat levels or temperature changes and sends a signal
The heat sensor shut off the engine before it overheated.
rain sensorn.
device that detects rainfall and triggers automatic control of another system
The sprinkler system shut off when the rain sensor detected a heavy shower.
motion sensorn.
device detecting movement
The motion sensor turned on the lights when it detected movement.
pressure sensorn.
device that detects pressure in gas or liquid and gives a measurable signal
The technician replaced the faulty pressure sensor in the hydraulic system.
acceleration sensorn.
device that detects or measures how quickly speed changes over time
The phone's acceleration sensor rotates the screen when you tilt it.
force sensorn.
device that measures how strong a push or pull is
The robot’s gripper uses a force sensor to avoid crushing fragile objects.
gas sensorn.
device that detects and measures specific gases in air or other environments
The gas sensor triggered an alarm when it detected a methane leak.
infrared sensorn.
device that detects invisible heat radiation from objects or people
The security system uses an infrared sensor to notice movement at night.
sensor proben.
probe-shaped device that detects or measures conditions for a sensing system
The technician placed a sensor probe inside the pipe to monitor pressure.
ultrasonic sensorn.
device that uses high frequency sound waves to detect objects or distance
The robot turns when its ultrasonic sensor detects an obstacle ahead.

Terms related to light sensor

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Terms with light sensor included in their meaning

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speedn.
photography
sensitivity to light of film or sensor
capture ration.
photography
proportion of light captured by a camera sensor
electric eyen.
technology
sensor measuring light intensity for automation
exposure controln.
photography
process of adjusting light reaching a camera sensor or film

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  1. French:capteur de lumière, ...
  2. German:Lichtsensor, ...
  3. Italian:sensore di luce, ...
  4. Spanish:sensor de luz, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensor de luz, ...
  6. Chinese:光线传感器, ...
  7. Japanese:光センサー, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسّاس ضَوْئِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִישָׁן אוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:датчик освещённости, ...
  11. Ukrainian:датчик освітленості, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकाश संवेदक, ...

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