Dark Adaptation

Definition: Dark Adaptation

Dark Adaptation

Noun

1. The process of adjusting the eyes to low levels of illumination; cones adapt first; rods continue to adapt for up to four hours.

Specialty Definitions: Dark Adaptation

Domain	Definitions
Aerospace	The process by which the iris and retina of the eye adjust to allow maximum vision in dim illumination, following exposure of the eye to a relatively brighter illumination. (references)
Health	Adjustment of the eyes under conditions of low light. The sensitivity of the eye to light is increased during dark adaptation. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Frequency of Internet Keywords: Dark Adaptation

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Modern Translations: Dark Adaptation

Language		Translations for "dark adaptation"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Chinese		暗適應 . (various references)

Hungarian		alkalmazkodás a sötéthez. (various references)

Pig Latin		arkday adaptationay.(various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Anagrams: Dark Adaptation

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-a-a-a-d-d-i-k-n-o-p-r-t-t"
	-4 letters: adaptation.
	-5 letters: natatoria.
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