color temperature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of color temperature
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Unseasonal or unusually heavy rain or winds can impact pollination, he explains, and then durian trees typically need about a month of hot weather to flower, but cooler temperatures for harvest.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Farther away, cooler temperatures allow gas to accumulate into thick atmospheres, creating giant gaseous planets.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
In sunny, but noticeably cooler temperatures than recent days at Melbourne Park, Djokovic appeared determined to get the job done as fast as possible.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The shutdown coincides with busy seasons at Joshua Tree and Death Valley national parks, when cooler temperatures make the desert more welcoming.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
She would have welcomed sundown for the cooler temperatures, except it was also their deadline.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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