A device for changing the magnitude and/or the spectral composition of the radiant light flux which is transmitted through it; designated as selective (colored) or neutral, according to whether or not the spectral distribution of the incident flux is altered.
light filter
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(DOD, NATO) An optical element such as a sheet of glass, gelatine, or plastic dyed in a specific manner to absorb selectively light of certain colors.
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