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ringlight

ringlight noun: synonym of ringshine. Also the alternative form of ring light.

ringlight: synonym of ringshine
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Noun

ringlight (countable and uncountable, plural ringlights)

  1. Synonym of ringshine.
    • The planet is illuminated by a superb ringlight, in addition to the radiance of various moons—for of the satellites there are several always above the horizon at the same moment.1908, George Newnes, The Strand Magazine - Volume 36, page 298
    • Gray striations became visible on the planetary surface, illuminated by ringlight.1983, John Varley, Titan, →ISBN, page 26
    Synonyms:
    ringshine

Also used as

ringlight is also the alternative form of ring light.

Synonyms of ringlight

Forms of ringlight

pluralringlights

Origin of ringlight

From ring + light.

Questions about ringlight

What does ringlight mean?
Ringlight means synonym of ringshine.
What part of speech is ringlight?
Ringlight is a noun.
What is the plural of ringlight?
The plural of ringlight is ringlights.

Words near ringlight in the dictionary

  1. ringleting
  2. ringlets
  3. ringletted
  4. ringletty
  5. ringlety
  6. ringlight
  7. ringlights
  8. ringlike
  9. ringling
  10. ringmail
  11. ringmails

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