saint elmo's fire (Meaning)
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saint elmo's fire (n)
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
Synonyms & Antonyms of saint elmo's fire
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saint elmo's fire Sentence Examples
- The eerie glow of Saint Elmo's Fire danced across the ship's masts during the raging storm.
- Ancient sailors believed that Saint Elmo's Fire brought good luck and protected them from storms.
- The phenomenon of Saint Elmo's Fire occurs when intense electrical fields interact with atmospheric gases.
- The blue-white light emitted by Saint Elmo's Fire is a striking and unforgettable sight.
- High-altitude aircraft can sometimes encounter Saint Elmo's Fire on their wings and antennas.
- The term "Saint Elmo's Fire" is derived from the patron saint of sailors, Saint Erasmus of Formia.
- Saint Elmo's Fire is often accompanied by a hissing or crackling sound.
- The scientific explanation for Saint Elmo's Fire has demystified its historical mystique.
- Despite its scientific understanding, Saint Elmo's Fire remains a captivating and awe-inspiring sight in stormy conditions.
- The glow of Saint Elmo's Fire illuminates the darkness and provides a sense of wonder amidst the chaos of a thunderstorm.
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an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The eerie glow of Saint Elmo's Fire danced across the ship's masts during the raging storm.
Ancient sailors believed that Saint Elmo's Fire brought good luck and protected them from storms.
The phenomenon of Saint Elmo's Fire occurs when intense electrical fields interact with atmospheric gases.
The blue-white light emitted by Saint Elmo's Fire is a striking and unforgettable sight.
