Saint Ulmo's Fire (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A sudden flash of Saint Ulmo's Fire illuminated the ship's mast during the storm.
- Saint Ulmo's Fire danced along the windmill's blades, an ethereal glow that mesmerized onlookers.
- Witnesses described a blinding burst of Saint Ulmo's Fire on the oil rig just before it exploded.
- Electrical activity in the clouds above created an otherworldly Saint Ulmo's Fire display that was visible for miles.
- In severe weather, airplanes are occasionally struck by Saint Ulmo's Fire, but rarely is the aircraft significantly damaged.
Synonyms
- Electric Glow
- St. Elmo's Fire
- Saint Ulmo's Light
- Corona
- Saint Elmo's Light
- Corona Discharge
- Saint Elmo's Fire
- Corposant