discharge (n)
spark (n)
arc (n)
electric arc (n)
electric discharge (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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Hypernym electrical conduction
Derivationally related form spark → spark
Hyponym brush discharge; corona discharge, corona, corposant, St. Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, electric glow; flashover
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Hypernym brush discharge; corona discharge, corona, corposant, St. Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, electric glow; flashover
Hyponym electrical conduction
Derivationally related form spark → spark

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