Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The flash of light which passes over the surface of the melted metal when lead containing silver is assayed on a cupel in a muffle.
  • noun In dyeing, same as blooming, 2.

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  • verb Present participle of brighten.
  • noun An instance of becoming brighter

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Examples

  • Had this been one of her plays, Thomas would now return, throwing the door wide, his expression brightening on seeing her still in his bed.

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  • Had this been one of her plays, Thomas would now return, throwing the door wide, his expression brightening on seeing her still in his bed.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • Had this been one of her plays, Thomas would now return, throwing the door wide, his expression brightening on seeing her still in his bed.

    Much Ado About Marriage Karen Hawkins 2010

  • WASHINGTON (AP) - With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the stimulus

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  • With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the stimulus

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • (AP) - With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the stimulus

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • (AP) - With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the stimulus

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • With his prospects for another term brightening, Ben Bernanke will lead the Federal Reserve this year in pulling back the stimulus

    WN.com - Business News 2010

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