light#1 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def of comparatively little physical weight or density
examples a light load
magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C
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Attribute weight
Derivationally related form light → lightness
Antonym light → heavy
Similar to lightweight; airy; buoyant, floaty; lighter-than-air; low-density(p)
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Antonym heavy → light
Similar to lightweight; airy; buoyant, floaty; lighter-than-air; low-density(p)
Derived from adjective lightly → light
Attribute weight
Derivationally related form lightness → light

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