Definitions for sunlight
ˈsʌnˌlaɪtsun·light

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sunlight, sunshine, sunnoun

   the rays of the sun

   "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sunlightnoun

   All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the earth.

2. sunlightnoun

   Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.

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1. Sunlight

   Sunlight is a portion of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, in particular infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. On Earth, sunlight is scattered and filtered through Earth's atmosphere, and is obvious as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon. When direct solar radiation is not blocked by clouds, it is experienced as sunshine, a combination of bright light and radiant heat. When blocked by clouds or reflected off other objects, sunlight is diffused. Sources estimate a global average of between 164 watts to 340 watts per square meter over a 24-hour day; this figure is estimated by NASA to be about a quarter of Earth's average total solar irradiance. The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight has both positive and negative health effects, as it is both a requisite for vitamin D3 synthesis and a mutagen. Sunlight takes about 8.3 minutes to reach Earth from the surface of the Sun. A photon starting at the center of the Sun and changing direction every time it encounters a charged particle would take between 10,000 and 170,000 years to get to the surface.Sunlight is a key factor in photosynthesis, the process used by plants and other autotrophic organisms to convert light energy, normally from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be used to synthesize carbohydrates and to fuel the organisms' activities.

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1. sunlight

   Sunlight is the natural light that is emitted by the sun and reaches the Earth, providing warmth, light, and energy necessary for the existence and survival of all living organisms. It is composed of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared rays. It is responsible for photosynthesis in plants, which in turn supply oxygen. Its presence and intensity can define seasons, weather conditions, and influence human and animal behavior.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.8 / 5 votes

1. Sunlightnoun

   the light of the sun

WikidataRate this definition:3.2 / 6 votes

1. Sunlight

   Sunlight is a portion of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, particularly infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. On Earth, sunlight is filtered through the Earth's atmosphere, and is obvious as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon. When the direct solar radiation is not blocked by clouds, it is experienced as sunshine, a combination of bright light and radiant heat. When it is blocked by the clouds or reflects off other objects, it is experienced as diffused light. The World Meteorological Organization uses the term "sunshine duration" to mean the cumulative time during which an area receives direct irradiance from the Sun of at least 120 watts per square meter. Sunlight on the skin is an effective source of vitamin D.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Sunlight

   Irradiation directly from the sun.

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1. sunlight

   Light from the sun.

   Sunlight is vital to our existence on planet earth.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 21, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'sunlight' in Nouns Frequency: #2606

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for sunlight »

1. hustling

How to pronounce sunlight?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

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   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say sunlight in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sunlight in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sunlight in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of sunlight in a Sentence

1. Eli Goldstein:

   Our planet naturally cools itself by sending heat out in the form of infrared light or radiation, we're using that effect to essentially radiate heat out and out during the day and at night, even under direct sunlight.

2. Tony Colaprete:

   We wanted to make as large of a hole as possible to get as much materials out of the shadows and into the sunlight.

3. Paul Schmit:

   At 6:25 local time above the skies of northern New Mexico, the ISS was catching its first glimpses of the early-morning sunlight hundreds of miles above the Earths surface, while Mars slowly receded away from the moons dark side.

4. Jaki Brophy:

   The latitude is what we’ve discovered is the key factor just because hops need really long days of sunlight.

5. Jormsup Lochaya:

   Sunlight is free, we have no (ongoing) material cost and no problem with staff expenses because the project needs about three staff to monitor.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sunlight
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sunlight
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunlight
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlight
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sunlight
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sunlight