das Schwarzlicht
Translation
black light, UV light
Examples
Unter Schwarzlicht leuchten weiße Stoffe.
White fabrics glow under black light.
Die Echtheit wird mit Schwarzlicht geprüft.
The authenticity is checked with black light.
Grammar Patterns
under black light under black light White fabrics glow under black light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: UV-Licht (UV light), Wood-Licht (Wood's lamp)
Etymology
A compound of 'schwarz' (black) and 'Licht' (light). It's called 'black light' because it's largely invisible to the human eye.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dark ('schwarz') room where the only 'Licht' (light) makes things glow.