light-activated
|light-act-i-vat-ed|
B2
/laɪt-ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/
triggered by light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-activated' originates from the combination of 'light' and 'activate,' where 'light' refers to visible electromagnetic radiation and 'activate' means to make something active or operative.
Historical Evolution
'light-activated' is a modern term that combines the words 'light' and 'activate' to describe a process or device that is triggered by light.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'triggered by light,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
activated or triggered by exposure to light.
The light-activated sensor turns on the lights when it gets dark.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 01:05