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Lichtenberg

Noun:

1. A type of electrical discharge that occurs during thunderstorms, characterized by intricate branching patterns in the atmosphere.

Example sentence: During the storm, we witnessed a mesmerizing display of lichtenberg across the night sky.

Noun:

2. Johann Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, a German physicist, satirist, and mathematician known for his writings and experiments.

Example sentence: Lichtenberg's works on physics and satirical essays have left a lasting impact on intellectual discourse.

Noun:

3. A crater on the surface of the planet Venus, named after Johann Georg Christoph Lichtenberg.

Example sentence: The Lichtenberg crater on Venus is an intriguing feature of the planet's landscape.

Adjective:

1. Of or pertaining to the German physicist Johann Georg Christoph Lichtenberg.

Example sentence: The Lichtenberg Society was founded to promote the study of the eponymous physicist’s works.

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