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;potted: when the pill or electronics of a flashlight are filled or coated with epoxy or other hardening material. The advantage is this prevents corrosion and increases impact resistance since parts can't be dislodged. The disadvantage is it makes any modifications much more difficult. | ;potted: when the pill or electronics of a flashlight are filled or coated with epoxy or other hardening material. The advantage is this prevents corrosion and increases impact resistance since parts can't be dislodged. The disadvantage is it makes any modifications much more difficult. | ||
;preflash: when a light is turned on and emits a short burst of brighter light before settling down to the correct output level | ;<span id="preflash">preflash</span>: when a light is turned on and emits a short burst of brighter light before settling down to the correct output level | ||
;<span id="protected">protected</span>: Preventing damaging [[Rechargeable#Lithium_Ion_.28Li-ion.29_-_3.7V.2Fcell|Li-Ion]] cells by excessive discharge or current, either by a protection circuit built into the battery, or (in some flashlights) by the light turning off or going to a lower level. | ;<span id="protected">protected</span>: Preventing damaging [[Rechargeable#Lithium_Ion_.28Li-ion.29_-_3.7V.2Fcell|Li-Ion]] cells by excessive discharge or current, either by a protection circuit built into the battery, or (in some flashlights) by the light turning off or going to a lower level. | ||