light sticks

Snap-activated glow tubes

Light sticks are plastic tubes that glow when bent, activating a chemical reaction inside.

They're used for emergency signaling, nighttime visibility, and party decorations.

At concerts and raves, crowds wave them in coordinated displays: The arena was a sea of green light sticks.

Also called glow sticks.

Related
  • glowSteady, soft light
  • neonInert illuminating element
  • raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
  • concertLive musical performance
  • concert crowdAttendees at live performance

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G