"microflash" meaning in All languages combined

See microflash on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microflashes [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + flash. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|flash}} micro- + flash Head templates: {{en-noun}} microflash (plural microflashes)
  1. (photography) A flash of extremely short duration. Categories (topical): Photography

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