a highly incandescent tungsten lamp used as an artificial light source for indoor photography, television, etc. The brightness is obtained by operating with higher than normal current
photoflood in American English
(ˈfoʊtoʊˌflʌd; ˈfoʊtəˌflʌd)
adjective
1. Photography
designating, of, or using a high-intensity electric lamp or light used for sustained illumination