-> TW> It is also used in the Film Industry. It usualy referes to
-> TW> the "White" light temperature. And it is expressed in Deg K
-> TW> As an example my perfered Cool White Fluroscent Lamps are
-> TW> rated at 4100K Even most Home Incidencent Lamps have a
-> TW> "Temperature Rating" on the Box. 

-> How many people look for 'temperature' when they purchase a
-> bulb? 

At least ONE, ME. It is related to Brightness. The higher the Color
Temperature the Brighter the bulb appears. Some look at it because of
other factors. As an example in a Dentists office they look for a
particualr color temperature in their lighting to properly match teeth
coloring when setting you up for Dentures or Caps.

-> I realize that the decision to apply 'temperature' to color was
-> not made here at FIDO but reasonable people can grasp the fact
-> that there is no 'temperature' that would apply to color in any
-> meaningful way. 
-> Sorry but this is what we used to call poppy-cock. 
-> I reserve the right to reject nonsensical terminology. 

 Actualy it is a Standard Scientific Term and is Well founded in Theroy.
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