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What is the noun for lightening?

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light
  1. (physics) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
  2. A source of illumination.
  3. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
  4. (plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
  5. A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
  6. (painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
  7. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
  8. A flame or something used to create fire.
  9. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
  10. A window, or space for a window in architecture.
  11. The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
  12. (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
  13. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
  14. The power of perception by vision.
  15. The brightness of the eye or eyes.
  16. A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.
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  18. Examples:
    1. “A dim light could be seen emanating from his study in the late hours of the night.”
      “We continued our hike through the wilderness as soon as light arrived.”
      “Natural light from the sun is a primary sustainable element for life on Earth.”
lightness
  1. The state of having little weight, or little force.
  2. Agility of movement.
  3. Freedom from worry.
  4. Levity, frivolity; inconsistency.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “The shape and lightness of the feather cause it to be resisted by the air.”
      “The exceptional lightness of the fabric means that rainwear made of this type of material may be worn in comfort even on warm summer days.”
      “It brings a bright lightness to any room.”
lighting
  1. The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
  2. The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
  3. The process of annealing metals.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “Without flash, the camera almost always underexposes the front of the subject because it takes all the bright background lighting into consideration when calculating exposure.”
      “The lighting of flames recurs throughout the film, not least in the lighting of cigarettes.”
lightness
  1. (uncountable) the condition of being illuminated
  2. (uncountable) the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
  3. (countable) The product of being illuminated.
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  5. Examples:
    1. “The shape and lightness of the feather cause it to be resisted by the air.”
      “The exceptional lightness of the fabric means that rainwear made of this type of material may be worn in comfort even on warm summer days.”
      “It brings a bright lightness to any room.”
lightening
lighter
lightering
  1. The process of transferring cargo or fuel off of a sunken or grounded ship, making it easier to refloat.
lighter
lightlessness
  1. The state or condition of being lightless; absence of light.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The forecast had suggested thundersnow, but the windows looked out on nothing but ordinary drenched lightlessness.”
      “In the lightlessness, and above the wailing of the terrified people about them, they could hear the scuff of running feet.”
      “The lightlessness of his eyes completes the picture of despair.”
lit
light
  1. (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “A dim light could be seen emanating from his study in the late hours of the night.”
      “We continued our hike through the wilderness as soon as light arrived.”
      “Natural light from the sun is a primary sustainable element for life on Earth.”
lightsomeness
lit
lightening
lite
  1. (Britain, dialect) A little, bit.
lite
  1. (Britain, dialect) The act of waiting; a wait.
lightener
  1. That which lightens.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “If you want a sheerer finish without watering down the pigment, mix one part paint with three parts lightener medium in a jar.”
      “She painted a thinner line of lightener along the top of the hair and a slightly thicker line toward the ends using an ombre style popular now.”
      “Follow processing time instructions and then apply the lightener to the roots 15-20 min before time is up.”
lit
lights
  1. plural of light
  2. The lungs, now only of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts).
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  4. Examples:
    1. “It would have been a simple matter to pilfer their tawdry Christmas lights in order to gain one-upmanship this year.”
lightenings
lighteners
  1. plural of lightener
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The ideal blemish bleaching creams only contain natural lighteners proven safe and effective for skin.”
lightnesses
lightings
  1. plural of lighting
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Between 25 and 50 per cent of bushfires attended by fire authorities are the result of deliberate lightings.”
      “For 4 years now, this young company has been playing with industrial material to create design lightings, objects and curtains.”
      “You get 80 lightings, of four seconds each, to an inch or you can light 500 cigarettes with one match.”
lighters
  1. plural of lighter
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  3. Examples:
    1. “In his new post, McEttrick oversees all functions of lighters, shavers, writing instruments and white-out correction products.”
      “Originally their business was set up supplying promotional material for other companies, such as hats, pens, lighters, mouse pads and key rings.”
      “Current rules allow a passenger to carry two lighters and four books of matches.”
lites
  1. plural of lite
  2. Examples:
    1. “We're assuming that your sash, stops, lites and muntins have seen better days.”
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