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diffusing screen
diffusing screen
/dɪˈfjuzɪŋ skriːn/
noun
A transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it
(
diffusing screen
,
light filter
)
a transparent filter that reduces the light (or some wavelengths of the light) passing through it
telegraph
telegraph
/ˈtɛləˌgræf/
noun
(
)
Apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
(
telegraphy
,
telegraph
)
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century.
The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication in the 19th century.
verb
(
)
(telegraphy) send cables, wires, or telegrams
(
cable
,
telegraph
,
wire
)
(telegraphy) send cables, wires, or telegrams
lipoma
lipoma
/laɪˈpoʊmə/
noun
A tumor consisting of fatty tissue
(
adipose tumor
[American]
,
lipoma
,
adipose tumour
[Canadian, British]
)
a tumor consisting of fatty tissue
Polaroid
Polaroid
/ˈpoʊlɝˌɔɪd/
noun
(trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare
(
Polaroid
)
(trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare
Many beachgoers wear sunglasses with Polaroid lenses to reduce glare.
Many beachgoers wear sunglasses with Polaroid lenses to reduce glare.
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