corposant

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere

Etymology

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

In classic literature

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

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