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dark light en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Blend of dark matter + light. From being a force found in the dark sector that acts on dark matter, analog to light in the "light sector" (the part of the universe that is not part of the dark sector) that acts on "light matter" (ordinary matter that interacts electromagnetically, thus visibly).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A hypothetical force of nature that acts on dark matter to allow dark matter to interact with itself.

Relateds

dark sector · dark energy · dark matter

dark light en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From dark + light; dark being like black, "dark" being a metaphor for the invisible (non-visible light).

Meanings

  1. (slang) Synonym of black light (ultraviolet light)

Forms

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Synonyms

black light

dark light en · NOUN · etymology 3

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Synonym of eigengrau.

Synonyms

eigengrau