scotopic
[ skə-tō′pĭk, -tŏp′ĭk ]
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adj.
Of or relating to low illumination to which the eye is dark-adapted.
Of or relating to scotopia.
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Words nearby scotopic
scotophil, scotophilia, scotophobia, scotophobin, scotopia, scotopic, scotopic adaptation, scotopic eye, scotopic vision, scotopsin, Scots
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