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color temperature
noun
, Optics, Photography.
- 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.
From Popular-Science
I discourage mixing color temperatures within an area because, in the most technical terms, it looks bad.
From Popular-Science
With the touch of a button, you can also adjust the color temperature and brightness of the light for versatility throughout the workday.
From Popular-Science
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.
From Time
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