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white light Definition

white light

noun

Physics light, as sunlight, that is a mixture of wavelengths ranging from red to violet

white light Telecom Definition

Visible light that is a combination of all frequencies or wavelengths in the visible light spectrum. See also white noise.

white light Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: They decided to use warm white fluorescent light rather than the more efficient and economical sodium filament.

Adjective modifier

  • warm: They decided to use warm white fluorescent light rather than the more efficient and economical sodium filament.
  • fluorescent: Drawing by first officer ( A.P. ) An intensely white, fluorescent light was emitted by the object.