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lumenflation 

The tendency of Chinese manufacturers of bicycle lights and flashlights to claim an artificially high light output. This has necessitated the creation of a new measurement unit, the chilumen or "Chinese Lumen," which has a variable conversion factor to actual lumens.
"I just bought a 10,000 lumen flashlight for $7.99 including shipping from Shenzhen China."
"You're a victim of lumenflation. That flashlight is 10,000 chilumens, not 10,000 lumens."
lumenflation by sms88 October 22, 2013
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luminelation 

The feeling of elation experienced when an unattainable/partnered crush suddenly seems much less desirable thanks to the introduction of less-flattering room lighting.
I spent the entire night sat across from the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen, crushed that she already had a boyfriend.

At the end of the night, the fluorescent lights came on, revealing a thick black strip of girl-moustache spanning her entire lip...oh, the luminelation!
luminelation by sloopjohnb March 12, 2010
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