Definition von corposant im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
an electrical discharge accompanied by a corona of ionization in the surrounding atmosphere
A luminous, and often audible, electric discharge that is intermediate in nature It occurs from objects, especially pointed ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces attains a value near 1000 volts per centimeter It often occurs during stormy weather and might be seen on a ship's mast or yardarm, aircraft, lightning rods, and steeples Also known as corona discharge or St Elmo's Fire
A luminous, sporadic, and often audible, electric discharge It occurs from objects, especially pointed ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces attains a value near 1000 volts per centimeter It often occurs during stormy weather and might be seen on a ship's mast or yardarm, aircraft, lightning rods, and steeples