Bude light () A light in which high illuminating power is obtained by introducing a jet of oxygen gas or of common air into the center of a flame fed with coal gas or with oil. |
Drummond light () A very intense light, produced by turning two streams of gas, one oxygen and the other hydrogen, or coal gas, in a state of ignition, upon a ball of lime |
Light (n.) That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous. |
Light (n.) That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc. |
Light (n.) The time during which the light of the sun is visible |
Light (n.) The brightness of the eye or eyes. |
Light (n.) The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane |
Light (n.) Life |
Light (n.) Open view |
Light (n.) The power of perception by vision. |
Light (n.) That which illumines or makes clear to the mind |
Light (n.) Prosperity |
Light (n.) The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture |
Light (n.) Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view |
Light (n.) One who is conspicuous or noteworthy |
Light (n.) A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame |
Light (superl) Having light |
Light (superl) White or whitish |
Light (n.) To set fire to |
Light (n.) To give light to |
Light (n.) To attend or conduct with a light |
Light (v. i.) To become ignited |
Light (v. i.) To be illuminated |
Light (superl.) Having little, or comparatively little, weight |
Light (superl.) Not burdensome |
Light (superl.) Easy to be endured or performed |
Light (superl.) Easy to be digested |
Light (superl.) Not heavily armed |
Light (superl.) Not encumbered |
Light (superl.) Not heavily burdened |
Light (superl.) Slight |
Light (superl.) Well leavened |
Light (superl.) Not copious or heavy |
Light (superl.) Not strong or violent |
Light (superl.) Not pressing heavily or hard upon |
Light (superl.) Easy to admit influence |
Light (superl.) Indulging in, or inclined to, levity |
Light (superl.) Not quite sound or normal |
Light (superl.) Easily bestowed |
Light (superl.) Wanton |
Light (superl.) Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight |
Light (superl.) Loose |
Light (adv.) Lightly |
Light (v. t.) To lighten |
Light (v. i.) To dismount |
Light (v. i.) To feel light |
Light (v. i.) To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect. |
Light (v. i.) To come down suddenly and forcibly |
Light (v. i.) To come by chance |
Light-armed (a.) Armed with light weapons or accouterments. |