Mislight
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 An error in projection in which the projected image is a combination of two frames.
"This error is obviated to a large degree when the perforated strip arrangement is used. If a machine is threaded properly and has made one correct print, it is impossible for a mislight to occur if the machine is set properly before the motor switch is snapped on,"
- 2 An instance when an afterburner does not light the injected fuel properly.
"This improved by 11,000 ft. the repeatable afterburner operation capability, without mislight or stall."
- 1 To deceive or lead astray with a false light.
"No Will-o'-th'-Wisp mislight thee, Nor snake or slow-worm bite thee; But on, on thy way, Not making a stay, Since ghost there is none to affright thee."
- 2 To light improperly.
"Such glassware , with lights so arranged , usually allows about as much light to pass downward through the glass (transmitted) as is reflected or diffused upwards , and almost invariably interiors mislighted in this way are recognizable by bright spots of light directly above the fixture on the ceiling , with intermediate dark spaces giving a spotty and unattractive effect."
Example
More examples"No Will-o'-th'-Wisp mislight thee, Nor snake or slow-worm bite thee; But on, on thy way, Not making a stay, Since ghost there is none to affright thee."
Etymology
From mis- + light.
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