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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Lit from behind.

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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of backlight.
  • adjective lit or illuminated from behind

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Examples

  • Also like the Pro versions, the 13. 3-inch display is now LED backlit, which is better for both power consumption and environmental concerns.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2009

  • Also like the Pro versions, the 13. 3-inch display is now LED backlit, which is better for both power consumption and environmental concerns.

    CNN.com 2009

  • Also like the Pro versions, the 13. 3-inch display is now LED backlit, which is better for both power consumption and environmental concerns.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2009

  • It's LED-backlit, which is more energy efficient, removes the mercury and arsenic in normal computer screens.

    Shiny Shiny 2009

  • (though not LED backlit, which is actually a deal-breaker for me).

    WordPress.com News 2009

  • NEC's offering will cost more than $200, but will have faster action, better colors and a "backlit" screen -- meaning you can play it in the dark.

    Hey, Dad, Want To Play Slime World? 2008

  • It helps capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations, such as backlit shots.

    Newegg.com RSS Feed - Daily Deals 2010

  • It helps capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations, such as backlit shots.

    Photography Tips Dphotojournal com 2010

  • The reason I say this is that sun-spots are 'backlit' for want of a better term.

    RealClimate 2009

  • The reason I say this is that sun-spots are 'backlit' for want of a better term.

    RealClimate 2009

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