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blue flash

Noun

Meaning

(meteorology, astronomy) A very rare phenomenon observed in the morning or evening when the sun is crossing or immediately below the horizon, in which a momentary flash of blue light appears above the upper rim of the solar disk, caused by refraction of light in the atmosphere.

(nuclear physics) A phenomenon sometimes observed when a criticality incident occurs in nuclear materials, inducing a discharge of radiation into the environment.

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Examples

When combined, the enzyme catalyses a reaction on the luciferin — resulting in a signature blue flash that lasts up to around 100 milliseconds. Source: Internet

When she's using her stingers, the electricity arcs in a bright blue flash. Source: Internet

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