blacklight
nounUK /ˈblæk.laɪt/
US /ˈblæk.laɪt/
A special lamp that makes some things glow in the dark.
The detective used a blacklight to find hidden stains on the carpet.
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2. A light that gives off mostly ultraviolet rays and very little visible light.
The poster glowed brightly under the blacklight.
3. A device used to check for counterfeit money or hidden marks.
The cashier ran the bill under a blacklight to make sure it was real.
4. A lamp used in clubs and parties to make white clothes and paint shine.
Everyone's white shirts lit up under the blacklights at the party.