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 [ | + | 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 == | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 10 May 2016
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
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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)