The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WAVELENGTH
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The straight part
We know that "Light trait" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case light trait = wavelength.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WAVELENGTH mean?
WAVELENGTH noun- The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.