light source
ˈlaɪt sɔːrs
light source: object or device that emits light
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Definition of light source - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
illuminationTECH.object or device that emits lightTECH.
  • The lamp is a common light source in homes.
illuminant
2.
physicsTECH.natural or artificial origin of lightTECH.
  • The sun is the primary light source for Earth.
illuminant light
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  • light source: object or device that emits light
    object or device that emits light
  • light source: natural or artificial origin of light
    natural or artificial origin of light

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 source

closer to the sourceadj.
nearer to the origin or starting point
The water is purer closer to the source.
consider the sourcev.
take into account who is providing the information
When hearing criticism, always consider the source.
source of incomen.
activity or asset that regularly brings money to a person or group
Her main source of income is a full-time job at the hospital.
heat sourcen.
thing that produces warmth or thermal energy for other objects
The sun is the main heat source for our planet.
ignition sourcen.
thing that provides energy needed to start burning of material
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
life sourcen.
essential element for survival
Water is a crucial life source for humans and animals.
source materialsn.
books, papers, or original objects consulted to learn facts
She listed archival letters and journal articles as her source materials.
source of conflictn.
cause or reason for disagreement or argument
The new policy became a source of conflict among the team members.
source of encouragementn.
something that gives support or confidence
Her mentor was a constant source of encouragement during her studies.
source of strengthn.
something that provides support or power
Her family is her main source of strength during tough times.

Terms related to light source

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Terms with light source included in their meaning

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burnv.
light source
emit light or heat
candlen.
light source
stick of wax with a wick for light
spotlightn.
light source
intense light directed at a particular area
beam of lightn.
illumination
visible stream of light from a source
hold a lightv.
literal
physically hold a source of light
point of lightn.
light
small visible source of light in darkness
shine a lightv.
illumination
direct a light source to illuminate something
kill that lightv.
lighting
turn off a light source like a lamp

Examples of light source in a sentence

  • Candles were the only light source during the blackout.
  • A lamp serves as a light source indoors.
  • LEDs are an efficient light source.

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  1. French:source de lumière, éclairage, ...
  2. German:Lichtquelle, Lichtspender, ...
  3. Italian:fonte di luce, ...
  4. Spanish:fuente de luz, emisor de luz, ...
  5. Portuguese:fonte de luz, ...
  6. Chinese:光源, 光的来源, ...
  7. Japanese:光源, ...
  8. Arabic:مَصْدَر ضَوْء, مَصْدَر الإضاءة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָקוֹר אוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:источник света, световой источник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:джерело світла, світловий джерело, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकाश स्रोत, रोशनी का स्रोत, ...
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