magnesium light
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of magnesium light
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Expose under magnesium light and develop with a citrate oxalic developer, or in the following hydroquinone developer: Hydroquinone ………….1 dr.
From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.
As I passed south of the Island with its whole mass between myself and the photographer I saw the flashes of magnesium light, having all the appearance of lightning.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon
It was simply a magnesium light, which had been fired by the mechanism within the box and carried up to the kite.
From Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram
We sent for you," he said, "because we are looking for two men who lit the magnesium light which directed the Zeppelin last night to this locality.
From Kingdom of the Blind by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
Only when the magnesium light flamed up and cast its dazzling radiance upwards did we perceive for a few moments the rocky roof some twenty yards above us.
From The Lonely House by Streckfuss, Adolph
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