night vision
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of night vision
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Germanium is indispensable to fiber optics, infrared optics, night vision, satellite solar cells, advanced semiconductors, aerospace systems, missile guidance, surveillance equipment and AI data-center connectivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Each drone is about 3 feet wide and equipped with cameras and infrared night vision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
This includes a raft of new technology, from drones and night vision goggles, to surveillance cameras hidden in the forest.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2025
Instead, I found myself constantly trying to take pictures, and ruining my night vision in the process, just to see what was happening.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2024
Her night vision gradually returned, and she scanned the horizon.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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