Meaning Of The Word Light adaptation

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What's The Definition Of Light adaptation?

light adaptation in American English
the automatic adaptive response of the eye as it accommodates itself to brighter light
noun: the reflex adaptation of the eye to bright light, consisting of an increase in the number of functioning cones, accompanied by a decrease in the number of functioning rods (opposed to dark adaptation)

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