Saint Elmo's Light (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The eerie glow of Saint Elmo's light danced across the aircraft's wings as it navigated through the turbulent storm.
- During the thunderstorm, the ship's mast was illuminated by a faint Saint Elmo's light, a sign of the intense electrical activity in the air.
- As the sailors climbed the rigging, they noticed a bright Saint Elmo's light flickering on the tip of the mast, casting an otherworldly glow.
- The pilots reported seeing a ball of Saint Elmo's light hovering outside the cockpit window as they flew through the electrified clouds.
- On stormy nights, the lighthouse keeper would often see Saint Elmo's light arcing across the lantern room, a mesmerizing display of electrical power.
Synonyms
- Electric Glow
- St. Elmo's Fire
- Saint Ulmo's Fire
- Saint Ulmo's Light
- Corona
- Corona Discharge
- Saint Elmo's Fire
- Corposant