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afterglow

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af⋅ter⋅glow

  [af-ter-gloh, ahf-]
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–noun
1. the glow frequently seen in the sky after sunset; afterlight.
2. a second or secondary glow, as in heated metal before it ceases to become incandescent.
3. the pleasant remembrance of a past experience, glory, etc.: She basked in the afterglow of her stage triumph.
4. phosphorescence (def. 3).
Origin:
1870–75; after + glow
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af·ter·glow   (āf'tər-glō')   
n.  

  1. The atmospheric glow that remains for a short time after sunset.

  2. The light emitted after removal of a source of energy, especially:

    1. The glow of an incandescent metal as it cools.

    2. The emission of light from a phosphor after removal of excitation.

  3. The comfortable feeling following a pleasant experience.

  4. A lingering impression of past glory or success.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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