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lightboxnoun
A box containing a source of light and a white, translucent cover; used to view photographic transparencies
lightboxnoun
A box containing fluorescent tubes; used to treat people with seasonal affective disorder
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Lightbox
A lightbox is a translucent surface illuminated from behind, used for situations where a shape laid upon the surface needs to be seen with high contrast.
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Lightbox
Lightbox may refer to: ⁕Various backlit viewing devices: ⁕A container with several lightbulbs and a pane of frosted glass on the top. It is used by photography professionals viewing transparent films, such as slides. This device was originally used to sort photographic plates with ease. It is also used by visual artists for photo-referencing. When laid flat, it may be called a light table. Generally, a lightbox uses light similar to daylight, has uniform light strength on the glass pane, and has adequate light strength. ⁕A device similar to the photography lightbox, used for viewing x-rays. ⁕In the science field, lightboxes are often used for looking at bacterial growth and allow better visualization for PCR plates. ⁕A lighted display panel used for advertising purposes, especially for retailers. The panel can be illuminated by fluorescent light bulbs or LED lighting strips. The efficiency of Light boxes improved dramatically after the introduction of LED technology. These lighting source can be placed at the back or side of the panel. The user inserts a graphic, which can be changed easily. Some light boxes are designed especially for outdoor purposes so they are more weather and water proof and usually have a lock on their frontend to secure the images inside. One can see such light boxes easily in any retail shop or in a movie theatre.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lightbox in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lightbox in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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