Meaning of CORPOSANT
| Pronunciation: | | 'korpu`zant
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| | Definition: | | [n] an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere |
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| | Synonyms: | | corona, corona discharge, electric glow, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire |
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| | See Also: | | arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge, spark | |
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| | Definition: | | \Cor"po*sant\ (k?r"p?-z?nt), n. [It. corpo santo holy
body.]
St. Elmo's fire. See under {Saint}.
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