English Explanatory Dictionary

Bengal light

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bright blue flare prepared from niter, sulphur, and the black sulphide of antimony; formerly used in signalling, but now chiefly as fireworks.

Word forms

Bengal light Bengal lights Bengola light

Synonyms

Bengal fire bengola blue light
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