double flash

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Synonyms: double flat, double flats

Antonyms: double flat, double flats

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Noun

1. The characteristic visual phenomenon produced by the [[atmospheric]] [[detonation]] of a [[nuclear weapon]], consisting of a very brief, bright flash of [[light]] which dims rapidly, followed by a second, gradually brightening flash.
2. {{lb|en|engineering}} A system using two [[flash separator]]s to separate [[phase#English|phase]]s of a [[working fluid]].

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