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Definitions from the WebHeat LightningDefinition:Heat lightning refers to a natural phenomena in which flashes of light illuminate the sky during warm summer nights. It is caused by distant lightning that is visible but its accompanying thunder cannot be heard due to the distance it has traveled. Sense 1:Noun: The atmospheric phenomenon of distant lightning flashes that are visible but not accompanied by thunder. Example sentence: During our camping trip, we sat outside and marveled at the heat lightning flickering on the horizon. Sense 2:Noun: An optical illusion created when light reflects off particles in the atmosphere, giving the appearance of lightning. Example sentence: Staring at the dark sky, we mistook the heat lightning for actual thunderstorms. Sense 3:Adjective: Describing a warm and sultry weather accompanying a phenomenon of heat lightning. Example sentence: We always loved spending summer nights under the heat lightning, enjoying the balmy breezes. Related Products: | ||||
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