Flashing

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Flashing may refer to:

Technology

  • Flashing (technology), overwriting a ROM module in a device
    • BIOS flashing, overwriting a BIOS image
  • Flashing (cinematography), a technique that desaturates the color so that one sees more in shadowed areas
  • Flash evaporation, causing evaporation by lowering a fluid's pressure below its vapour pressure
  • Flashing light, such as a light bulb or computer's cursor
  • Flash (manufacturing), excess material attached to a moulded product which must usually be removed

Other

  • Exhibitionism, exposing one's body in a usually sexual way
  • Flashing (weatherproofing), construction material used to prevent the passage of water around objects
  • Facing (retail), getting rid of gaps on shelves to create the appearance of a fuller shelf
  • Headlight flashing, briefly switching on main-beam headlights in a prompt action to warn oncoming drivers of dangers ahead

See also

  • Flash (disambiguation)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike; additional terms may apply for the media files.