Wood's glass

English

Etymology

Invented in 1903 by American physicist Robert Williams Wood (1868–1955).

Noun

Wood's glass (uncountable)

  1. An optical filter glass that allows ultraviolet and infrared light to pass through while blocking most visible light.
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