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31Gamma ray burst — [ GRB 990123 taken on January 23, 1999. The burst is seen as a bright dot denoted by a square on the left, with an enlarged cutout on the right. The object above it with the finger like filaments is the originating galaxy. This galaxy seems to be …
32word burst — n. A rapid rise in both the frequency with which a word is used in a particular context, and the rate at which the word s usage increases over time. word burstiness n. Example Citation: At a recent conference, Professor Kleinberg conjectured that …
33Meteor burst communications — Meteor scatter propagation as used by SNOTEL Meteor burst communications (MBC), also referred to as meteor scatter communications[1], is a radio propagation mode that exploits the ionized trails of meteors during atmospheric entry to establish… …
34Cloud-burst — n. A sudden copious rainfall, as if the whole cloud had been precipitated at once. [1913 Webster] …
35rock burst — noun : a violent expulsion of rock from the walls of a mine opening caused by heavy pressure on brittle rocks in deep mines where mining has deprived the rock of support on one side compare bump * * * rock burst, a sudden, violent bursting of… …
36cloud|burst — «KLOWD BURST», noun. a sudden, violent rainfall: »The most destructive cloudburst ever known in Grant county…extended over twelve miles in length…; dry gulches were filled and overflowing; the smallest rivulets became roaring torrents (American… …
37down|burst — «DOWN BURST», noun. a strong downdraft creating a sudden destructive air current near the ground: »T. T. Fujita at the University of Chicago, who coined the word “downburst”…showed that they were responsible for a number of commercial airplane… …
38sun|burst — «SUHN BURST», noun. 1. a sudden shining of the sun through a break in clouds: »a dazzling sunburst. 2. a brooch or other piece of jewelry with jewels arranged to resemble the sun with its rays. 3. Figurative. anything resembling or suggesting a… …
39out·burst — /ˈaʊtˌbɚst/ noun, pl bursts [count] 1 : a sudden expression of strong feeling an outburst of anger/kindness He later apologized for his outburst (of anger). an angry outburst 2 : a sudden increase in activity …
40strain burst — noun The sudden fracturing of a rock face (especially in a mine) due to increased pressure …
