recycling time
The term "recycling time" can be used in various fields, notably in photography and astrophysics, to describe different types of delay or reset periods.
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Definition
C1Photography
(technical)The delay required for a flash unit to recharge after a discharge.
Example
- A shorter recycling time allows photographers to take multiple shots in quick succession.
- The recycling time of the flash was too long for rapid event photography.
C2Astrophysics
(technical)The period it takes for gas to flow from a planetary core region back to the surrounding disk.
Example
- Researchers measured the recycling time to understand gas dynamics around the planet.
- The recycling time affects how atmospheric gases interact with the circumstellar disk.
B2General
(technical)The duration needed for a system or device to reset and be ready for its next cycle.
Example
- The recycling time of the machine impacts its overall efficiency.
- Understanding the recycling time is crucial for optimizing the production process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "recycling time":
relaxation timereturn timeresponse timerecycle binrelease timeclearance timecirculation timetransition timeholding timetime cyclehold time