The lighting industry has many unique terms; it is important to study them all so that you can better understand how to light your space! Check out all the terms below as you can organize the glossary by clicking each letter. Did we miss something? Message us and let us know.
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- AC (Alternating Current)
- Accent Lighting
- Adaptation
- Additional Information
- Ambient Lighting
- Amperes ("Amps.")
- ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
- ANSI Ballast Type
- ANSI Codes
- Application
- Arc
- Arc Lamp
- Arc Length
- Atmosphere
- Auto Rest Shutdown Circuit
- Ballast
- Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF)
- Ballast Factor (BF)
- Ballast Hum
- Ballast Losses
- Base or Socket
- Base Temperature (Maximum)
- Bayonet