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a very brief moment of time; instant: »
It disappears in a split second (Science News Letter).
split-sec|ond «SPLIHT SEHK uhnd», adjective.instantaneous; very quick: »split-second timing.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
split-sec|ond
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