electric discharge
"Electric discharge" refers to the release and flow of electricity, often observable in phenomena like lightning.
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Definition
C1General Physics
(technical, academic)The release and flow of electricity through a medium such as air or gas.
Example
- Lightning is a dramatic example of electric discharge in nature.
- The electric discharge between the two electrodes created a bright spark.
C1Electrostatics
(technical, academic)The sudden movement of electric charge from one object to another.
Example
- Touching a metal doorknob after walking on a carpet can result in an electric discharge.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "electric discharge":
electric shockelectric chargeelectric currentstatic electricitylightning strikelightning boltelectric fieldhigh voltageblue flashelectrical field