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brigham
nounLow
/ˈbrɪɡəm/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin.
brigham city
nounLow
/ˌbrɪɡəm ˈsɪti/A proper noun referring to a city in northern Utah, United States.
brighouse
nounRare (as a common noun, it does not exist; as a proper noun, frequency is geographically/contextually limited)
/ˈbɹaɪhaʊs/A proper noun referring primarily to a town in West Yorkshire, England.
bright
adjectiveadverbnounHigh
/braɪt/Giving out or reflecting a lot of light; shining.
bright coal
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˌbraɪt ˈkəʊl/A high-grade, lustrous variety of bituminous coal that burns with a bright flame and low smoke.
bright lights
plural-nounB2
/ˌbraɪt ˈlaɪts/The lights of a large, vibrant city, especially when seen at night, which symbolize excitement, glamour, and an urban lifestyle.
bright spot
nounMedium (B2-C1)
/ˌbraɪt ˈspɒt/A small area or source of intense light; a place where the illumination is noticeably stronger.
bright wool
nounLow
/braɪt wʊl/Wool that has been dyed in vivid, intense, or light-reflective colors, often appearing cheerful, striking, or non-subdued.
bright's disease
nounVery Low
/ˌbraɪts dɪˈziːz/A historical medical term for a group of kidney diseases, particularly those involving inflammation and protein in the urine.
bright-blindness
nounRare / Technical
/ˌbrʌɪt ˈblʌɪndnəs/A temporary or permanent inability to see clearly in bright light; a form of photophobia or visual impairment caused by excessive illumination.
brighten
verbverb-ambitransitiveB1
/ˈbraɪ.tən/To make or become brighter, lighter, or more cheerful.
brightener
nounC1/C2
/ˈbraɪt.nər/A substance or agent that makes something brighter in appearance, often by adding whiteness, shine, or colour.
brightening agent
nounC1
/ˈbraɪtənɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/A substance added to a product to make something appear whiter, cleaner, or more luminous.
brightline
adjectivenounLow
/ˈbraɪtlaɪn/A clear, unambiguous rule, standard, or boundary that is easily applied and leaves little room for interpretation or discretion.
brightline spectrum
nounC2
/ˈbraɪtlaɪn ˈspɛktrəm/A spectrum containing sharp, narrow, well-defined emission or absorption lines, as opposed to a continuous spectrum.
brightness
nounC1
/ˈbraɪtnəs/The quality or state of being bright; the emission or reflection of light; vividness.
brighton
nounB1
/ˈbraɪ.tən/A coastal city and unitary authority in East Sussex, England, known as its seaside resort, Regency architecture, and cultural hub.
brighton and hove
nounC1-C2
/ˌbraɪtən‿ən ˈhəʊv/A coastal city and unitary authority in East Sussex, England, formed from the merger of the towns of Brighton and Hove in 1997.
brights
plural-nounB2
/braɪts/The plural form of 'bright', referring to high-beam headlights on a vehicle.
brightwork
nounLow
/ˈbraɪtwɜːk/Polished metal parts or fittings on a ship, vehicle, or machine.

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