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snowblindness

/ˈsnəʊˌblaɪnd.nəs/

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noun

/ˈsnəʊˌblaɪnd.nəs/C1formal
  • ruВременная потеря зрения или ухудшение зрения, вызванное воздействием интенсивного ультрафиолетового света, отражённого от снега или льда.

A temporary loss of vision or visual impairment caused by exposure to intense ultraviolet light reflected from snow or ice.

uncountable

  1. Temporary vision loss from snow glareB2formalmedical

    A temporary condition of impaired vision or blindness caused by the intense reflection of sunlight off snow or ice, which damages the cornea.

    ruВременная потеря зрения от снежного блика

    • After a long day skiing without goggles, he developed snowblindness.
    • Snowblindness can be very painful but usually heals within a few days.
    • Wearing UV-protective sunglasses is essential to prevent snowblindness.

    Synonymssnow-blindness