present participle of flash

plural of flashing

Quality of being flash.

A group of people who rapidly assemble, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act, and then quickly disperse.

(physics) The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid. / (figuratively) A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest.

plural of flash drive

(computer hardware) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive.

A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography, to make the picture brighter.

(astronomy) The sudden beginning of the burning of helium in the core of stars of intermediate mass or on the surface of an accreting white dwarf.

A transient occurrence with no long-term effect. / A career notable for early success not followed by significant accomplishment.