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Meaning of backflash | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The hazardous situation where the flame propagates backward down the hose of an oxyfuel welding and cutting system.
  2. Synonym of flashback (“dramatic device”).

Examples

“As an experienced editor I disapprove of backflashes, foreshadowings and tricksy devices […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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