color temperature

noun

: the temperature at which a blackbody emits radiant energy competent to evoke a color the same as that evoked by radiant energy from a given source (such as a lamp)

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Six picture presets are also on offer, each handling the color temperature, gamma setting, image sharpness and other enhancements differently. —

New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024 The lamp comes with a carrying case, can be dimmed, and offers warm or cool color temperatures. —

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024 Ikea updated its Home smart mobile app this week with a new dynamic lighting feature that will automatically adjust the color temperature and brightness of its smart lights throughout the day. —

Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024 Some will have absolutely no issue with this style — variable color temperature only became part of the Kindle range with the 2019 Kindle Oasis. —

Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for color temperature

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of color temperature was in 1916

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“Color temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20temperature. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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