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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 [ | + | |
| + | 2) An apparatus used to block light, such as a window shade. Shades are often used to block [[solar%20radiation|sunlight]] thereby minimizing heating and [[ultraviolet%20radiation|UV radiation]] exposure. | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
1: shading; shadow | 1: shading; shadow | ||
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2: shades; blinds | 2: shades; blinds | ||
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| + | * Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | ||
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| + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade (accessed Mar. 16, 2006) | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:12, 30 May 2022
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
Resources and Citations
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shade (accessed Mar. 16, 2006)