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afterglow 1. the glow left after a light has disappeared, such as that sometimes seen after sunset 2. the glow of an incandescent metal after the source of heat has been removed 3. Physics luminescence persisting on the screen of a cathode-ray tube or in a gas-discharge tube after the power supply has been disconnected afterglow [′af·tər‚glō] (atomic physics) (meteorology) A broad, high arch of radiance or glow seen occasionally in the western sky above the highest clouds in deepening twilight, caused by the scattering effect of very fine particles of dust suspended in the upper atmosphere. (plasma physics) The transient decay of a plasma after the power has been turned off. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Positively, I think that in the embarrassment of that instant I had made some inspired remark to Rosalind about the lovely country which lay dreamy in the afterglow outside our window. The tops of the pine trees and the roofs of Horsell came out sharp and black against the western afterglow. Agatha stood at the window, looking at the late summer afterglow. |
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