"light-polluted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more light-polluted [comparative], most light-polluted [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|more}} light-polluted (comparative more light-polluted, superlative most light-polluted)
  1. Of an area, having too much artificial light including street lighting, which prevents stars etc. being seen in a clear night sky. Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: light pollution
    Sense id: en-light-polluted-en-adj-6q6csXqF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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