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light bulb collapse: electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

firefly collapse: nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs; tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots

glowworm collapse: the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly

firecracker collapse: firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

phosphor collapse: a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent; used to coat the screens of cathode ray tubes

dip collapse: a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms; a brief swim in water; a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow; a brief immersion; tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped; (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon; a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip in the road"; stain an object by immersing it in a liquid; go down momentarily; "Prices dipped"; scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface; "dip water out of a container"; immerse in a disinfectant solution; "dip the sheep"; place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax; dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"; slope downwards; "Our property dips towards the river"; appear to move downward; "The sun dipped below the horizon"; "The setting sun sank below the tree line"; lower briefly; "She dipped her knee"

flux collapse: in constant change; "his opinions are in flux"; "the newness and flux of the computer industry"; a flow or discharge; a state of uncertainty about what should be done (usually following some important event) preceding the establishment of a new direction of action; "the flux following the death of the emperor"; excessive discharge of liquid from a cavity or organ (as in watery diarrhea); a substance added to molten metals to bond with impurities that can then be readily removed; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface

ceremonial collapse: marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; "a ceremonial occasion"; "ceremonial garb"

detritus collapse: loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

formulary collapse: (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; "postexposure prophylaxis is an integral part of the pharmacopeia in preventing severe disease after acute infections"; of or relating to or of the nature of a formula

afterimage collapse: an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased

vow collapse: a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; "they took vows of poverty"; make a vow; promise; "He vowed never to drink alcohol again"; dedicate to a deity by a vow

fag end collapse: the frayed end of a length of cloth or rope; the time of the last part of something; "the fag end of this crisis-ridden century"; "the tail of the storm"

afterglow collapse: the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"; a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset

debris collapse: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

leftover collapse: a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists; not used up; "leftover meatloaf"; "she had a little money left over so she went to a movie"; "some odd dollars left"; "saved the remaining sandwiches for supper"; "unexpended provisions"

vouch collapse: give supporting evidence; "He vouched his words by his deeds"; summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title; give personal assurance; guarantee; "Will he vouch for me?"

swear collapse: promise solemnly; take an oath; make a deposition; declare under oath

stubble collapse: short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days

luminary collapse: a celebrity who is an inspiration to others; "he was host to a large gathering of luminaries"

survival collapse: something that survives; a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment; a state of surviving; remaining alive

fossil collapse: the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil; characteristic of a fossil

husk collapse: outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds; remove the husks from; "husk corn"

ritual collapse: stereotyped behavior; any customary observance or practice; the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies; of or relating to or employed in social rites or rituals; "a ritual dance of Haiti"; "sedate little colonial tribe with its ritual tea parties"- Nadine Gordimer; of or relating to or characteristic of religious rituals; "ritual killing"

semaphore collapse: an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms; convey by semaphore, of information; send signals by or as if by semaphore

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