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LIGHT-TIGHT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does light-tight mean?
• LIGHT-TIGHT (adjective)
The adjective LIGHT-TIGHT has 1 sense:
1. not penetrable by light
Familiarity information: LIGHT-TIGHT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not penetrable by light
Synonyms:
light-tight; lightproof
Context example:
lightproof containers
Similar:
opaque (not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight)
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