Ringlight

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of ring light alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable

    "Figures 2 and 6 are of the same specimens but photographed with a ringlight."

  2. 2
    Synonym of ringshine. countable, uncountable

    "The planet is illuminated by a superb ringlight, in addition to the radiance of various moons—for of the satellites there are several always above the horizon at the same moment."

Synonyms

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ring lightringshine

Example

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"Figures 2 and 6 are of the same specimens but photographed with a ringlight."

Etymology

From ring + light.

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light source

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