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backlit
[ bak-lit ]
adjective
- illuminated from behind:
The space probe was able to capture backlit images of Saturn’s rings from the far side of its moons.
- Electronics. (of a flat-panel screen) illuminated by a backlight; able to show an image, even in low light, because a light source is projected behind the screen, creating a contrast for the user:
Backlit screens on phones and tablets have been shown to disrupt sleep patterns when used at bedtime.
backlit
/ bækˈlɪt /
adjective
- illuminated from behind
a backlit screen
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A model, backlit by the runway, walks the runway at the Just Cavalli show on Thursday.
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