nightlight
n.— «The FCC wasted no time releasing its proposed guidelines for a new analog-DTV nightlight bill, but suggested that, at least initially, stations in only about two-thirds of U.S. markets will be able to keep their analog nightlights burning.» —“FCC Issues Proposed ‘DTV Nightlight’ Guidelines” by John Eggerton Broadcasting and Cable Dec. 26, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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