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Definisjon av limelight

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Noun
limelight - a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
calcium light
lamp an artificial source of visible illumination
limelight - a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
spotlight, glare, public eye
prominence relative importance
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Substantiv
limelight - A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
limelight - Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

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  • Limelight (also known as calcium light) is a type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls. An intense illumination is created when an oxyhydrogen flame is directed at a cylinder of quicklime, which can be heated to 2572 °C before melting. The light is produced by a combination of incandescence and candoluminescence.

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  • limelight
    A very bright light obtained by directing an oxyhydrogen flame at a piece of quicklime (calcium oxide).
  • limelight
    A focus of public attention.

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