artificial light
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Sunlight and air need to be brought to pockets of a building that, as an office tower, relied on artificial light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
However, artificial light can be classed as a statutory nuisance if it "interferes with the use or enjoyment of a home" or is likely to "injure health".
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
The investigators described artificial light at night, often called nighttime light pollution, as nearly universal in modern urban settings.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
This increases competition within the species as all the dung beetles are attracted to the same artificial light source, or results in them becoming disoriented when they can't find a replacement for the stars.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2025
A bright glow of artificial light surrounded the station and faded into the night.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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