Flash
Flash refers to a brief burst of light or illumination, often used to describe the sudden brightness that occurs in photography when a flash unit emits light to brighten a scene. It can also refer to the act of shining a light briefly, as in "to flash a flashlight." In technology, "Flash" can denote Adobe Flash, a multimedia software platform used for creating animations, interactive content, and web applications. Additionally, in computing, "flash" can describe a type of memory storage known as flash memory, which retains data without power. Overall, the term encompasses various contexts related to a quick or sudden appearance or effect of light or illumination.