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- [lahyt-proof]
- /ˈlaɪtˌpruf/
- /lˈaɪtpruːf/
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- [lahyt-proof]
- /ˈlaɪtˌpruf/
Definitions of lightproof word
- adjective lightproof impervious to light: a lightproof film cartridge. 1
- noun lightproof Able to block out light completely. 1
- adjective lightproof impenetrable by light 0
- adjective lightproof that does not admit light 0
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Origin of lightproof
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; light1 + -proof
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Parts of speech for Lightproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lightproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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