Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Impenetrable by light.
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- adjective
Sealed so that nolight can enter.
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- adjective not penetrable by light
Etymologies
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Examples
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Here's a short article on how to make a simple "snoot" -- a lightproof tube that tightly directs the light from your camera flash.
Boing Boing 2007
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Pinhole cameras (also called camera obscura) are simple devices, essentially a lightproof box with a single small hole.
Alice in Mail Art Land/Traveling Light with a Pinhole Camera 2009
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You go into a soundproof and lightproof chamber about the size of a shower stall and float in water that's so full of salts that it's almost thick and you float like a cork.
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You go into a soundproof and lightproof chamber about the size of a shower stall and float in water that's so full of salts that it's almost thick and you float like a cork.
Archive 2008-03-01 N A 2008
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Eli sez, This Czech designed pinhole camera is made from carefully cut out and constructed paper (needs to be stiff and lightproof).
Boing Boing: January 4, 2004 - January 10, 2004 Archives 2004
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Involves getting into a warm pool and sticking your head in a lightproof bubble.
Boing Boing: September 7, 2003 - September 13, 2003 Archives 2003
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The bulk film meant we had to buy a bulk loader and a lightproof bag to load the film into the bulk film back.
The Emerald Triangle Archer, Miles 2003
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In these foods the shelf life is increased by using an airtight and lightproof container.
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In some products, particularly wine and beers, there may be chemical changes caused by sunlight and the packaging in this case should also be lightproof.
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These products are also susceptible to rancidity and the package should be lightproof and airtight.
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