Definition of light

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Light (superl.) Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors..

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Ticklish :: Ticklish (a.) Standing so as to be liable to totter and fall at the slightest touch; unfixed; easily affected; unstable.
Lorcha :: Lorcha (n.) A kind of light vessel used on the coast of China, having the hull built on a European model, and the rigging like that of a Chinese junk..
Deflection :: Deflection (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Inactive :: Inactive (a.) Not active; inert; esp., not exhibiting any action or activity on polarized light; optically neutral; -- said of isomeric forms of certain substances, in distinction from other forms which are optically active; as, racemic acid is an inactive tartaric acid..
Illuminator :: Illuminator (v. t.) A condenser or reflector of light in optical apparatus; also, an illuminant..
Cellulose :: Cellulose (n.) The substance which constitutes the essential part of the solid framework of plants, of ordinary wood, linen, paper, etc. It is also found to a slight extent in certain animals, as the tunicates. It is a carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, isomeric with starch, and is convertible into starches and sugars by the action of heat and acids. When pure, it is a white amorphous mass. See Starch, Granulose, Lignin..
Pyrophorous :: Pyrophorous (a.) Light-producing; of or pertaining to pyrophorus.
Hint :: Hint (v. t.) To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion..
Detecter :: Detecter (n.) One who, or that which, detects or brings to light; one who finds out what another attempts to conceal; a detector..
Elevate :: Elevate (v. t.) To intoxicate in a slight degree; to render tipsy.
Muffin :: Muffin (n.) A light, spongy, cylindrical cake, used for breakfast and tea..
Solar :: Solar (a.) Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun; as, the solar system; solar light; solar rays; solar influence. See Solar system, below..
Delibation :: Delibation (n.) Act of tasting; a slight trial.
Airy :: Airy (a.) Light of heart; vivacious; sprightly; flippant; superficial.
Singe :: Singe (v. t.) To burn slightly or superficially; to burn the surface of; to burn the ends or outside of; as, to singe the hair or the skin..
Luminiferous :: Luminiferous (a.) Producing light; yielding light; transmitting light; as, the luminiferous ether..
Delit :: Delit (n.) Delight.
Swarm :: Swarm (v. i.) To collect, and depart from a hive by flight in a body; -- said of bees; as, bees swarm in warm, clear days in summer..
Roving :: Roving (n.) A roll or sliver of wool or cotton drawn out and slightly twisted; a rove. See 2d Rove, 2..
Foist :: Foist (n.) A light and fast-sailing ship.
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