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noun
The ionization of air (or any other fluid) surrounding an electrically energized conductor, as a result of a strong electric field.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: corona, corposant, St. Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, electric glow
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge
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