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scotopia
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sco·to·pi·a  (sk-tp-)
n.
The ability to see in darkness or dim light; dark-adapted vision.
[Greek skotos, darkness + -opia.]
sco·topic (-tpk, -tpk) adj.
scotopia [skəˈtəʊpɪə skəʊ-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the ability of the eye to adjust for night vision
[New Latin, from Greek skotos darkness + -opia]
scotopic  [skəˈtɒpɪk skəʊ-] adj
scotopia
vision in dim light or darkness. Cf. photopia. — scotopic, adj.
See also: Eyes
vision in dim light or darkness. See also photopia. — scotopic, adj.
See also: Darkness


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