Black-light


invisible infrared or ultraviolet light.
Historical Examples

The Brain Alexander Blade
Legacy James H Schmitz

noun
the invisible electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet and infrared regions of the spectrum
black light
Invisible ultraviolet radiation. Black light causes certain fluorescent materials to emit visible light.

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