Christmas Lighting Glossary

Neodymium

Neodymium is a rare earth element that is used in many lighting applications due to its ability to emit light…

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NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the US Department of Commerce which works to…

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NEMA

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is a trade association that represents leading electrical equipment manufacturers in the United States.…

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NEC

The National Electric Code (NEC) is a comprehensive set of safety regulations and guidelines developed by the National Fire Protection…

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NAILD

The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare and interests…

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Nanometer (nm)

In lighting, a nanometer (nm) is a measure of the wavelength of light. It is equal to one billionth of…

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NAED Number

A NAED number is an identification number assigned by the National Association of Electric Distributors (NAED) to identify companies and…

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NAED

The National Association of Electric Distributors (NAED) is an American trade association that represents the interests of electric distributors, manufacturers…

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Multi-location Control

Multi-location control is a lighting control system that can be used to concurrently control multiple lighting fixtures from one central…

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Multifaceted Reflector

A multifaceted reflector is a component found in some lighting fixtures that helps to evenly distribute light across its surface.…

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