light-caused
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/laɪt-kɔzd/
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/laɪt-kɔːzd/
induced by light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-caused' is a compound word formed from 'light' and 'caused', where 'light' refers to visible electromagnetic radiation and 'caused' is the past participle of 'cause', meaning 'to make something happen'.
Historical Evolution
'light' comes from Old English 'leoht', and 'cause' comes from Latin 'causa'. The combination 'light-caused' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to phenomena or reactions induced by light.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or induced by light.
The light-caused reaction was evident in the plant's growth.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 06:27