light adaptation

light ad·ap·ta·tion

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Definitions of light adaptation words

noun light adaptation the reflex adaptation of the eye to bright light, consisting of an increase in the number of functioning cones, accompanied by a decrease in the number of functioning rods (opposed to dark adaptation). 1
noun light adaptation the automatic adaptive response of the eye as it accommodates itself to brighter light 0

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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