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snow blindness

 
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–noun
the usually temporary dimming of the sight caused by the glare of reflected sunlight on snow.
Origin:
1740–50

Related forms:
snow-blind  [snoh-blahynd] , adjective
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Main Entry: snow blindness
Function: noun
: inflammation and photophobia caused by exposure of the eyes to ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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snow blindness n.
A usually temporary loss of vision and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea caused by exposure to bright sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice.

snow'-blind' or snow'-blind'ed adj.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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