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/luyt"proohf'/, adj.impervious to light: a lightproof film cartridge.[1920-25; LIGHT1 + -PROOF]
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lightproof — adjective able to block out light completely … English new terms dictionary
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lightproof — adj. able to resist the harmful effects of (esp. excessive) light … Useful english dictionary
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