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LIGHTPROOF
lightproof, light-tight
(adjective) not penetrable by light; “lightproof containers”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lightproof (comparative more lightproof, superlative most lightproof)
Sealed so that no light can enter.
Source: Wiktionary
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4 June 2025
LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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