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af·ter·glow A0131300 (ăf′tər-glō′)n.1. The atmospheric glow that remains for a short time after sunset.2. The light emitted after removal of a source of energy, especially:a. The glow of an incandescent metal as it cools.b. The emission of light from a phosphor after removal of excitation.3. The comfortable feeling following a pleasant experience.4. A lingering impression of past glory or success.afterglow (ˈɑːftəˌɡləʊ) n1. (Physical Geography) the glow left after a light has disappeared, such as that sometimes seen after sunset2. (Metallurgy) the glow of an incandescent metal after the source of heat has been removed3. (General Physics) physics luminescence persisting on the screen of a cathode-ray tube or in a gas-discharge tube after the power supply has been disconnected4. a trace, impression, etc, of past emotion, brilliance, etcaf•ter•glow (ˈæf tərˌgloʊ, ˈɑf-) n. 1. the glow frequently seen in the sky after sunset. 2. the pleasant remembrance of a past experience, glory, etc. 3. phosphorescence (def. 3). [1870–75] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | afterglow - a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunsetatmospheric phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere | | 2. | afterglow - the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"pleasantness - the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling | Translationsafterglow
afterglow1. the glow left after a light has disappeared, such as that sometimes seen after sunset 2. the glow of an incandescent metal after the source of heat has been removed 3. Physics luminescence persisting on the screen of a cathode-ray tube or in a gas-discharge tube after the power supply has been disconnected afterglow[′af·tər‚glō] (atomic physics) phosphorescence (meteorology) A broad, high arch of radiance or glow seen occasionally in the western sky above the highest clouds in deepening twilight, caused by the scattering effect of very fine particles of dust suspended in the upper atmosphere. (plasma physics) The transient decay of a plasma after the power has been turned off. afterglowThe glow in a material after the removal of an external source of fire to which it is exposed, or after the cessation (natural or induced) of flames.afterglow
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