sudden burst of light

  • 1Light echo — A light echo is a phenomenon observed in astronomy. Analogous to an echo of sound, a light echo is produced when a sudden flash or burst of light, such as that observed in novae, is reflected off a source and arrives at the viewer some time after …

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  • 2Flash light — Flash Flash, n.; pl. {Flashes}. 1. A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary …

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  • 3Flashing light — Flash Flash, n.; pl. {Flashes}. 1. A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary …

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  • 4Gamma ray burst — [ GRB 990123 taken on January 23, 1999. The burst is seen as a bright dot denoted by a square on the left, with an enlarged cutout on the right. The object above it with the finger like filaments is the originating galaxy. This galaxy seems to be …

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  • 5Out of the Blue (Electric Light Orchestra album) — Out of the Blue Studio album by Electric Light Orchestra Released October 1977 …

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  • 6Rhodesian Light Infantry — Infobox Military Unit unit name=Rhodesian Light Infantry caption=Cap badge of the Rhodesian Light Infantry. The Queen s crown indicates that it is pre 1970 pattern. country=Rhodesia allegiance=Republic of Rhodesia type=Airborne Commando… …

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  • 7flash — I. verb Etymology: Middle English flaschen, of imitative origin Date: 13th century intransitive verb 1. rush, dash used of flowing water 2. to break forth in or like a sudden flame or flare 3. a. to appear suddenly < an idea flash …

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  • 8flash — [[t]flæ̱ʃ[/t]] ♦♦♦ flashes, flashing, flashed 1) N COUNT: usu with supp A flash is a sudden burst of light or of something shiny or bright. A sudden flash of lightning lit everything up for a second... The wire snapped at the wall plug with a&#8230; …

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  • 9bulletin — Flash Flash, n.; pl. {Flashes}. 1. A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary …

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  • 10Flash — Flash, n.; pl. {Flashes}. 1. A sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary&#8230; …

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