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light meaning in Tamil

ஒளி oḷi

/laɪt/[laɪt]

light in Tamil: ஒளி (oḷi). In English, light means electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.

Tamil words for light

electromagnetic waves
ஒளி oḷi

English meaning of light

  1. noun Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
  2. noun Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
  3. noun Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
  4. noun A source of illumination.

Full definition of light

light in a sentence

  • As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
  • We turned off all the lights and went to sleep.
  • To get to our house, turn right at the third light.

Synonyms of light

All synonyms of light

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Questions about light in Tamil

What is the meaning of light in Tamil?
Light in Tamil is ஒளி (oḷi).
light என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Light: ஒளி (oḷi).
What does light mean in English?
Light means electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.

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