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noun Physics.

the luminous region between the Crookes dark space and the Faraday dark space in a vacuum tube, occurring when the pressure is low.

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Origin of negative glow

First recorded in 1885–90

Myerson herself appears to have bought into that stigma, offering mixed to negative views on the Miss America pageant.
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I think part of being in the public eye is getting recognized, and dealing with positive and negative scrutiny.
Tim Howard’s Wall of Intensity|William O’Connor|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In addition to the negative on-field attention, off-the-field problems were just as bad this year.
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The negative headlines and accusations of sexual assault continue.
Team Cosby’s Mission Impossible|Lloyd Grove|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He says he has yet to experience any negative feedback from the galaxy of Whovians.
Doctor Who: It’s Time For a Black, Asian, or Woman Doctor|Nico Hines|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Charred beams and blackened walls showed stark and gaunt in the glow of a smoldering mass of wreckage.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Thus night fell, and darkness settled down about him, relieved only by the red glow of the logs smouldering on the hearth.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
As the bright glow of a little cascade of sparks pierced the darkness, a voice in our rear called sharply: "Hands up!"
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Very trim and strong, and confident he looked, with the glow of youth in his cheeks, and the spark of happiness in his gray eyes.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Before Louis could answer in the negative, he heard voices in the adjoining garden.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter