chemicallight
nounUK /ˈkɛmɪkəl laɪt/
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl laɪt/
A chemical light is a glow that comes from a chemical reaction, not from a bulb or fire.
The campers cracked the chemical light so it would glow in the dark tent.
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2. A light produced by a chemical reaction without heat, often used in glow sticks.
The rescue team used a chemical light to mark the path at night.
3. A small portable light source that works by mixing chemicals.
She snapped the chemical light and hung it on her backpack.
4. Any glow caused by chemiluminescence.
The fireflies' glow is a natural kind of chemical light.