AskDefine | Define flashbulb

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flashbulb n : a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph [syn: flash, photoflash, flash lamp, flashgun, flash bulb]

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  1. A glass bulb, filled with finely shredded magnesium, that emitted a short, intense flash of light when ignited by electricity; could be used only once

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