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magicube

noun
mag·​i·​cube | \ˈmajə̇ˌkyüb\

Definition of magicube 

: a flashcube that for its firing depends only on the mechanical ignition of a primer within the device

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First Known Use of magicube

1970, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for magicube

blend of magic entry 2 and cube entry 1

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