Bengal light

n.1. A colored flare or light.2. A blue light, formerly used for signaling.

Bengal light

n (Navigation) a firework or flare that burns with a steady bright blue light, formerly used as a signal

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Noun

Bengal light - a steady bright blue light; formerly used as a signal but now a fireworkflare, flash - a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

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Bengal Light

a pyrotechnic compound containing barium nitrate (the oxidant), powdered aluminum or magnesium (the fuel), dextrin or starch (the cementer), and oxidized iron or steel filings. The compound is applied to pieces of iron wire to obtain so-called Bengal candles. When ignited, Bengal light burns slowly, scattering bright, flashing sparks (particles of metal burning to completion in the air).

Bengal light

Related to Bengal light: Sparklers

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Words related to Bengal light

noun a steady bright blue light

Related Words

flare
flash

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