backlighting

American  

[bak-lahy-ting] / ˈbækˌlaɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. a controlled technique of lighting, used in photography or the theater, in which a light is placed behind or at right angles to an object, person, or scene to produce such effects as depth or separation of subject and background.

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Etymology

Origin of backlighting

First recorded in 1950–55; back ¹ + lighting

Example Sentences

It feels quite nice to type on, with a classy font, neat backlighting, and a smooth texture that match the rest of the chassis well.

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From these settings, you can also adjust the ambient backlighting of the monitor’s rugged stand, which, by the way, supports a wide range of height adjustments, including tilt, swivel, and slant.

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They’re available in black, white, green, and pink, and feature durable double-shot legends that also let your keyboard’s backlighting shine through.

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Its bottom row features Option and Command keys, and while it does have Windows and Alt legends printed alongside them, they’re smaller and don’t let the backlighting shine through.

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The only other thing worth noting is my backlighting, which, if you live in an area that gets as much rain as I do, is crucial during the wetter months.

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