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LIGHT SOURCE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase light source. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase light source. (close relations)
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lightbulb

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bulb
nounn
noun

• a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

• electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

• a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)

• anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop

• lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

• a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ

candle
nounn
noun

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

• the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin

verb

• examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

chandelier
nounn
noun

• branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

flashlight
nounn
noun

• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

lamp
nounn
noun

• an artificial source of visible illumination

• a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs

lantern
nounn
noun

• light in a transparent protective case

sconce
nounn
noun

• a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather

• a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate

• a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce

• a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light

spotlight
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a focus of public attention

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

verb

• move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent

• illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

torch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

• tall-stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers; ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches

• a small portable battery-powered electric lamp

• a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame

verb

• burn maliciously, as by arson

illuminator
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light
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of comparatively little physical weight or density

• (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

• of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

• not great in degree or quantity or number

• psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

• characterized by or emitting light

• of little intensity or power or force

• (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

noun

• a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

• (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

• any device serving as a source of illumination

• a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

• an illuminated area

• a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

• the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

• a person regarded very fondly

• having abundant light or illumination

• mental understanding as an enlightening experience

• merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

• public awareness

• a visual warning signal

• a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

adverb

• with few burdens

adjective satellite

• (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

• easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

• (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• moving easily and quickly; nimble

• demanding little effort; not burdensome

• weak and likely to lose consciousness

• very thin and insubstantial

• marked by temperance in indulgence

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

• having little importance

• intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

• silly or trivial

• designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

• having relatively few calories

• (of sleep) easily disturbed

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• introduce light into

• begin to smoke

• to come to rest, settle

• cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

• fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed

• alight from (a horse)

• start or maintain a fire in

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Phrases (1)
source of illumination

Alternatives for BULB

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