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Light Second

Description:

A light second is a unit of length used in astronomy to measure distance based on the speed of light. It refers to the distance that light travels in one second in a vacuum, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A unit of distance equal to the distance traveled by light in one second.

Example sentence: The star is located 5 light seconds away from Earth.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to a short duration of time.

Example sentence: The light second decision made by the team led to a successful outcome.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to a local or regional area.

Example sentence: The festival only attracts a light second crowd compared to other major events.

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