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Glimmer :: Glimmer (v. i.) To give feeble or scattered rays of light; to shine faintly; to show a faint, unsteady light; as, the glimmering dawn; a glimmering lamp..

Reflector :: Reflector (n.) Something having a polished surface for reflecting light or heat, as a mirror, a speculum, etc..

Sherry :: Sherry (n.) A Spanish light-colored dry wine, made in Andalusia. As prepared for commerce it is colored a straw color or a deep amber by mixing with it cheap wine boiled down..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

Emit :: Emit (v. t.) To send forth; to throw or give out; to cause to issue; to give vent to; to eject; to discharge; as, fire emits heat and smoke; boiling water emits steam; the sun emits light..

Entasis :: Entasis (n.) A slight convex swelling of the shaft of a column.

Demitint :: Demitint (n.) The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition. Also called half tint.

Slighten :: Slighten (v. t.) To slight.

Undulationist :: Undulationist (n.) One who advocates the undulatory theory of light.

Charmer :: Charmer (n.) One who delights and attracts the affections.

Dusk :: Dusk (n.) Imperfect obscurity; a middle degree between light and darkness; twilight; as, the dusk of the evening..

Determination :: Determination (n.) The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air..

Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To cause or produce by a stroke, or suddenly, as by a stroke; as, to strike a light..

Flame :: Flame (n.) A stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; darting or streaming fire; a blaze; a fire..

Worsted :: Worsted (n.) Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A batted ball that flies to a considerable distance, usually high in the air; also, the flight of a ball so struck; as, it was caught on the fly..

Troop :: Troop (n.) Specifically, a small body of cavalry, light horse, or dragoons, consisting usually of about sixty men, commanded by a captain; the unit of formation of cavalry, corresponding to the company in infantry. Formerly, also, a company of horse artillery; a battery..

Glance :: Glance (v. t.) To hint at; to touch lightly or briefly.

Selenium :: Selenium (n.) A nonmetallic element of the sulphur group, and analogous to sulphur in its compounds. It is found in small quantities with sulphur and some sulphur ores, and obtained in the free state as a dark reddish powder or crystalline mass, or as a dark metallic-looking substance. It exhibits under the action of light a remarkable variation in electric conductivity, and is used in certain electric apparatus. Symbol Se. Atomic weight 78.9..

Light-winged :: Light-winged (a.) Having light and active wings; volatile; fleeting.

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