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limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n
1. the. a position of public attention or notice (esp in the phrase in the limelight) 2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a. a type of lamp, formerly used in stage lighting, in which light is produced by heating lime to white heat b. Also called calcium light brilliant white light produced in this way limelighter n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
limelight noun publicity, recognition, fame, the spotlight, attention, prominence, stardom, public eye, public notice, glare of publicity He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job. Translations limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] N → luz f de calcio to be in the limelight → ser el centro de atención, estar en el candelero to hog the limelight → acaparar or llevarse todo el protagonismo he never sought the limelight → no trató nunca de acaparar la atención limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → être sous les projecteurs to be thrust into the limelight → être propulsé(e) sous les projecteurs limelight n → Rampenlicht nt; to be in the limelight → im Rampenlicht or im Licht der Öffentlichkeit stehen; he never sought the limelight → er stand nie gern im Rampenlicht or im Licht der Öffentlichkeit limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → essere alla ribalta, essere in vista limelight [ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt] n to be in the limelight → essere alla ribalta, essere in vista How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We can only assume that extreme care was taken to keep the limelights perfectly dry, because when calcium oxide comes into contact with even the slightest amount of moisture, it rapidly heats, bubbles and releases a large amount of high-temperature steam. |
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