"lightproof" meaning in English

See lightproof in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more lightproof [comparative], most lightproof [superlative]
Etymology: light + -proof Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|light|proof}} light + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} lightproof (comparative more lightproof, superlative most lightproof)
  1. Sealed so that no light can enter. Translations (sealed so that no light can enter): solasdíonach (Irish), światłoszczelny [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-lightproof-en-adj-7FAsG5tZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof

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