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photoflash

American  
[foh-tuh-flash] / ˈfoʊ təˌflæʃ /

noun

  1. flashbulb.

adjective

  1. of or relating to flash photography.

photoflash British  
/ ˈfəʊtəʊˌflæʃ /

noun

  1. another name for flashbulb

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Etymology

Origin of photoflash

First recorded in 1925–30; photo- + flash

Example Sentences

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The first self-contained electronic photoflash unit was introduced by Minneapolis-Honeywell's Heiland division.

From Time Magazine Archive

To Sylvania's original lines�incandescent bulbs, radio tubes, photoflash bulbs and radios�he added television sets and tubes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Matsushita, top Japanese appliance maker, will introduce four transistor radio models, sell photoflash bulbs and a photoflash gun, may later also market refrigerators, washing machines and other housewares.

From Time Magazine Archive

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