Definitions for backlightˈbækˌlaɪt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
back•lightˈbækˌlaɪt(n.; v.)-light•ed; -lit, -light•ing.
(n.)a light source placed behind an object, person, or scene to create a highlight that separates the subject from the background.
Category: Showbiz
(v.t.)to illuminate (something) from behind:
a backlit screen on a computer.
Origin of backlight:
1950–55
Wiktionary
backlight(Noun)
A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
backlight(Noun)
A light attached to an LCD display.
backlight(Noun)
The rear window of a motor car.
backlight(Verb)
To illuminate something from behind.
Origin: From back + light
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