"light time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: light times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} light time (countable and uncountable, plural light times)
  1. (astronomy) The time taken for light to travel between two locations, especially celestial bodies. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Astronomy Derived forms: round-trip light time
    Sense id: en-light_time-en-noun-6qJjI0Gu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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