light echo en · NOUN
Meanings
- A phenomenon caused by light reflected off surfaces distant from the source, and arriving at the observer with a delay relative to this distance, analogous to an echo of sound.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| light echoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| light echos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
de Lichtecho (phenomenon observed in astronomy)