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Definition of Saint elmo's fire
1. Noun. An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere.
Exact synonyms: Corona, Corona Discharge, Corposant, Electric Glow, Saint Elmo's Light, Saint Ulmo's Fire, Saint Ulmo's Light, St. Elmo's Fire
Generic synonyms: Arc, Discharge, Electric Arc, Electric Discharge, Spark
Generic synonyms: Arc, Discharge, Electric Arc, Electric Discharge, Spark
Definition of Saint elmo's fire
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of St. Elmo's fire) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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1. Pacific Islands Pilot by United States Hydrographic Office (1916)
"... was experienced with deluges of rain during which Saint Elmo"s fire was plainly
visible for about half an hour on the extremity of the masthead spindles ..."
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