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blink
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/blɪŋk/To open and close one's eyes very quickly; to flash briefly.
blink comparator
nounVery Rare
/ˈblɪŋk kəmˈpær.ə.tə/A historical optical instrument used in astronomy to rapidly alternate between two photographic plates of the same area of the sky to detect moving or variable objects.
blinker
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈblɪŋkə(r)/A device that flashes a light as a signal or warning.
blinkers
plural-nounC1
/ˈblɪŋkəz/Pieces of leather attached to a horse's bridle to prevent it from seeing sideways and to keep it focused forward.
blinks
nounB1
/blɪŋks/The act of quickly closing and opening one's eyes once or repeatedly; a brief, involuntary shutting of the eyelids.
blintz
nounLow
/blɪnts/A thin pancake rolled around a filling (usually sweetened cheese, fruit, or potato), then fried or baked.
bliny
plural-nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈbliːni/Thin, round pancakes of Eastern European origin, typically made from buckwheat or wheat flour and served with various toppings.
blip
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/blɪp/A short, sharp, high-pitched electronic sound; a brief, minor, and often temporary irregularity or deviation from a norm.
blipvert
nounC2/Rare
/ˈblɪp.vɜːt/An extremely brief, high-intensity advertisement designed to be shown before a viewer can change channels.
bliss
nounC1
/blɪs/Perfect happiness; great joy and contentment; a state of spiritual blessedness.
blissful ignorance
nounB2
/ˈblɪsf(ə)l ˈɪɡn(ə)rəns/A state of being happily unaware of unpleasant realities, problems, or dangers.
blister
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈblɪstə/A small, painful, raised area of skin filled with clear liquid, caused by friction, burning, or a medical condition.
blister beetle
nounRare
/ˈblɪstə ˌbiːtl/A type of beetle that secretes a chemical causing painful blisters on skin.
blister copper
nounC2 (Specialist Technical)
/ˌblɪstə ˈkɒpə/A crude, impure form of metallic copper (typically 96-99% pure) produced as an intermediate product in smelting sulfide ores, characterized by a blistered surface due to escaping gases during solidification.
blister gas
nounC2
/ˈblɪstə ɡæs/A chemical warfare agent that causes severe skin, eye, and mucosal blistering and burns upon contact.
blister pack
nounB2
/ˈblɪstə pæk/A small, transparent plastic sheet with multiple sealed compartments (blisters) holding individual items, typically tablets or capsules.
blister rust
nounVery Low / Niche
/ˈblɪstə rʌst/A destructive fungal disease that infects certain coniferous trees, particularly white pines, causing distinctive, blister-like swellings on the bark that release orange spores.
blister steel
nounVery low (C2)
/ˈblɪstə stiːl/A historical form of steel produced by carburizing wrought iron bars in a cementation furnace, characterized by a blistered surface.
blistering
adjectivenounB2-C1
/ˈblɪstərɪŋ/Extremely intense, severe, or fast, as if causing blisters.
blite
nounVery low; primarily botanical, historical, or regional use.
/blʌɪt/Any of several edible plants of the family Chenopodiaceae (now Amaranthaceae), such as sea blite (Suæda maritima) or strawberry blite (Blitum capitatum), typically having fleshy leaves and often found in coastal or disturbed ground.

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