Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

white-light

noun

/waɪt laɪt/

Definition

White light is light that appears to be colorless and contains all the visible wavelengths of light, producing a balance of colors that the human eye perceives as white.

Examples

The sunlight streaming through the window was a beautiful white light.
In photography, using a white light source can enhance the quality of images.
The artist used white light to create a sense of purity in her painting.

Meaning

In physics, white light is the combination of all colors in the visible spectrum. It can be created artificially or occurs in natural settings, such as sunlight.