safelight

American  

[seyf-lahyt] / ˈseɪfˌlaɪt /

noun

Photography.

1. a darkroom light lights with a filter that transmits only those rays of the spectrum to which films, printing paper, etc., are not sensitive.

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safelight British  

/ ˈseɪfˌlaɪt /

noun

1. photog a light that can be used in a room in which photographic material is handled, transmitting only those colours to which a particular type of film, plate, or paper is relatively insensitive

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Etymology

Origin of safelight

First recorded in 1900–05; safe + light ¹

Example Sentences

Audubon’s Project Safelight, which monitors the streets for birds that have died after crashing into buildings, after finding a dead bird on the sidewalk.

From New York Times

The plan is to increase the number of interns through the program, as the group is about to move into a larger workspace, according to Wendy McEntire, job training program director at Safelight.

From Seattle Times

Sewing Our World Together is the newest internship program at Safelight, an agency that provides support for victims of interpersonal violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

From Seattle Times

Starting Dec. 1, cloth napkins and pillowcases, made by the interns, will be for sale at the Dandelion on Fifth Avenue, an eatery that offers another internship opportunity through Safelight.

From Seattle Times

The Artful Pear has helped with teaching and marketing with the project at Safelight.

From Seattle Times