Difference between revisions of "Shade"
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1) An area darkened by the blocking of light. Shaded exterior surfaces, such as buildings and trees are more susceptible to microbiological growths due to the lack of sunshine. | 1) An area darkened by the blocking of light. Shaded exterior surfaces, such as buildings and trees are more susceptible to microbiological growths due to the lack of sunshine. | ||
| − | 2) An apparatus used to block light, such as a window shade. Shades are often used to block [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solar | + | 2) An apparatus used to block light, such as a window shade. Shades are often used to block [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=solar%20radiation sunlight] thereby minimizing heating and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ultraviolet%20radiation UV radiation] exposure. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 07:21, 24 July 2013
Description
1) An area darkened by the blocking of light. Shaded exterior surfaces, such as buildings and trees are more susceptible to microbiological growths due to the lack of sunshine.
2) An apparatus used to block light, such as a window shade. Shades are often used to block sunlight thereby minimizing heating and UV radiation exposure.
Synonyms and Related Terms
1: shading; shadow
2: shades; blinds
Authority
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade (accessed Mar. 16, 2006)