artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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By using sunlight or artificial light, the method enables hydrogen generation without external electricity or complex infrastructure. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 Not every plant responds the same way, but many popular houseplants can thrive under artificial light. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026 The issue has intensified in recent years and is only set to get worse, as the relentless expansion of urban centres brings artificial light further into the countryside, permeating and degrading our view of the heavens. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Irregular sleep, artificial light at night, and jet lag create internal inconsistencies. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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