Light Filter (Noun)
Meaning
A transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The photographer used a light filter to soften the harsh sunlight in her portrait shots.
- The new smartphone screen features a built-in light filter to reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.
- To reduce glare, polarized sunglasses often come with a light filter that blocks horizontal light waves.
- In the laboratory, the scientists placed a light filter over the lens to study the effects of different wavelengths on the subject.
- Astronomers often use specialized light filters to view specific details of celestial objects that are invisible to the naked eye.