snow blindness
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noun
the usually temporary dimming of the sight caused by the glare of reflected sunlight on snow.
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Nearby words
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Origin of snow blindness
First recorded in 1740–50
Related forms
snow-blind [snoh-blahynd] /ˈsnoʊˌblaɪnd/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for snow-blind
snow-blind
adjective
temporarily unable to see or having impaired vision because of the intense reflection of sunlight from snow
Derived Forms
snow blindness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for snow-blind
snow blindness
[ snō ]
n.
A usually temporary loss of vision and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by exposure to bright sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice.
Related forms
snow′-blind′ null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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