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  • noun Lighting concentrated in a downward direction.

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down +‎ lighting

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Examples

  • In comment (2) regarding the “look” of the lighting - the new generation of LED downlighting is excellent.

    The $10 Million Light Bulb - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • The hard, constantly shifting downlighting eliminates the dancers' facial expressions, and for most of the piece their faces too.

    La La La Human Steps – review 2011

  • They are also sold in “high-hat,” or downlighting, fixtures for the ceiling.

    Look Ma! NO MERCURY Energy Saving light bulbs! GreenFertility 2007

  • They are also sold in “high-hat,” or downlighting, fixtures for the ceiling.

    Archive 2007-03-01 GreenFertility 2007

  • This would also be likely to be used in ceiling installations for directional downlighting.

    Archive for » 2007 » June : Green Building Elements 2007

  • This would also be likely to be used in ceiling installations for directional downlighting.

    New Lighting Technology? 2007

  • These new illumination solutions from GLT include edge-illuminated LED backlight panels for egress lighting and exit signs, downlighting, as well as under-cabinet, splash, desk task lighting, refrigeration, and cabinet illumination solutions (such as medical cabinets).

    LEDs Magazine Products 2010

  • We also find some nifty blue downlighting on the X5000T, which can be dimmed if you find it offensive, or ramped up if a blue glow on your tabletop is what you like.

    Pocket-lint.com 2009

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