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color temperature

noun

, Optics, Photography.
  1. a temperature defined in terms of the temperature of a black body at which it emits light of a specified spectral distribution: used to specify the color of a light source.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of color temperature1

First recorded in 1915–20
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Example Sentences

For areas that serve double duty, such as a home office tucked in the corner of a bedroom, LED light strips that change color temperatures will allow you to change the light to fit the occasion.

I discourage mixing color temperatures within an area because, in the most technical terms, it looks bad.

With the touch of a button, you can also adjust the color temperature and brightness of the light for versatility throughout the workday.

Anything from a directional lamp to an LED panel can add extra lighting to your setup, but the more control you have over the color temperature of your light, the better.

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