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  • 11Burst dimming — is a method to control dimming of cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) by using pulse width modulation (PWM) at approximately 100 300 Hz which is supposed to be above the noticeable flicker limit for the human eye. [cite web|title=Electrical… …

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  • 12global dimming — n. The gradual reduction in the amount of sunlight reaching the earth s surface. Example Citations: People may be oblivious to so called global dimming, which tends to occur during cloudy periods. Shabtai Cohen, who works at the Vocani Centre in… …

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  • 13global dimming — /gloʊbəl ˈdɪmɪŋ/ (say glohbuhl diming) noun the gradual reduction in the level of energy from the sun reaching the earth s surface as a result of reflection from increasing amounts of particulate matter, such as soot, dust, etc., in the… …

  • 14global dimming — noun A worldwide decline, during the last few decades, of the intensity of the sunlight reaching the Earths surface, caused by particulate air pollution. Such dimming has a dampening effect on global warming …

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  • 15light dimming — apšvietimo reguliavimas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. light control; light dimming vok. Beleuchtungsregelung, f; Beleuchtungssteuerung, f; Dimmer, m rus. регулирование света, n; управление освещением, n pranc. réglage de la… …

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  • 16global dimming —   the term to describe the blocking and/or scattering of insolation by particulate matter in the atmosphere, both natural (e.g. volcanic ash) and due to human activity (e.g. burning coal) …

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  • 17Oscurecimiento global — Contaminación Contaminación atmosférica Lluvia ácida • Índice de calidad del aire • Modelos de dispersión en la atmósfera • Clorofluorocarbonos • Oscurecimiento global • Calentamiento g …

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  • 18Dimmer — For the New Zealand band, see Dimmer (band). A common dual dimmer manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) …

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  • 19Electronic Theatre Controls — (ETC) is a privately held corporation with global headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States. An international manufacturer of entertainment and architectural lighting systems, ETC offers professional lighting fixtures, lighting control… …

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  • 20Compact fluorescent lamp — Low energy light bulb redirects here. For other low energy bulbs, see LED lamp. The tubular type compact fluorescent lamp is one of the most popular types in Europe …

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