Meaning of virtual darkness | Babel Free

Definitions

An environment that has some of the physiological effects of darkness.

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Examples

“Infrared photography is the most suitable method for accurately measuring the diameter of the pupil in virtual darkness as well as under any condition of light⟳ […]”

“The term scotic (Gr. skotos, darkness) was therefore devised as the most apt term for the condition of virtual darkness.”

“With a high-tech assist beam, you can shoot⟳ in virtual darkness, although a more practical use⟳ is for working in dim rooms and on streets at night.”

“"[V]irtual darkness" may be achievable by blocking blue wavelengths of light⟳. […] Therefore it may be possible to influence⟳ human circadian rhythms by using these lenses at night to blunt the impact of electrical light⟳, particularly the blue light⟳ of ubiquitous television screens, by creating a "virtual darkness".”

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