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flash burn

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flash burn
n.
A burn resulting from brief exposure to intense radiation.
flash burn
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol a burn caused by momentary exposure to intense radiant heat
A burn caused by excessive exposure (of bare skin) to thermal radiation.
Translations
flash burn n → ustione f causata da un'esplosione
flash burn n → ustione f causata da un'esplosione


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``He suffered burns, but at this point we don't know if they were electrical burns from contact with the power line, or flash burns from sparks,'' Boyd said.
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Mark Mastin's only injury was a flash burn on one side of his face.
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