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blacklight Synonyms

Another word for blacklight

Choosing another word for blacklight depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

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black light
uv light

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"Certain minerals exhibit brilliant colors when exposed to black light."

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black light
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ultraviolet light

• Nearby Words

blacking
blackish
blackjack
blacklight
blacklist
blacklister
blackly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blacklight. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blacklight
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