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Definition of blacklight

blacklight

/ˈblækˌlaɪt/
black · light
Plural:blacklights
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Past Simple:blacklighted
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Past Participle:blacklighted
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Present Participle:blacklighting
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blacklight Lexical Profile

blacklight Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lamp that emits primarily long-wave ultraviolet radiation and very little visible light, causing fluorescent and phosphorescent materials to glow in the dark.

Example

"The forensic team used a portable blacklight to detect trace evidence on the carpet."

2

Invisible ultraviolet or infrared electromagnetic radiation emitted by a specialized lamp.

Example

"Certain minerals exhibit brilliant colors when exposed to blacklight."

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• verb

1

To illuminate or inspect an object or surface using an ultraviolet lamp.

Example

"The art conservator decided to blacklight the canvas to check for recent overpainting."

• Rhymes for blacklight

• Nearby Words

blacking
blackish
blackjack
blacklight
blacklist
blacklister
blackly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blacklight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blacklight
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