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corposant

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈkɔːpəzant/
  • US: /ˈkɔːɹpəˌsænt/
  • US: /ˈkɔːɹpəsənt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An electrical discharge accompanied by a corona of ionization in the surrounding atmosphere

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: corona discharge, corona, 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

History

Etymology

Latin corpus (“body”) + sanctum (“holy”)