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saint elmo's fire

 

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Noun saint elmo's fire has 1 sense
  1. corona discharge, corona, corposant, St. Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, electric glow - an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
    --1 is a kind of discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge

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Saint Elmo's Fire

Description:

Saint Elmo's Fire, also known as St. Elmo's Fire, is a weather phenomenon that appears as a luminous plasma discharge around pointed objects, such as the mast of a ship or the spire of a church, during thunderstorms. It is a rare occurrence characterized by a bluish or violet glow.

Senses:

1. Weather Phenomenon:

Saint Elmo's Fire is a natural phenomenon caused by the ionization of the air during an intense electrical field, often found in thunderstorms. It manifests as a glowing light around pointed objects.

Example sentence:

During the storm, the sailors observed Saint Elmo's Fire on top of the ship's mast, creating an ethereal glow.

2. Movie:

Saint Elmo's Fire is also the title of a popular 1985 coming-of-age film directed by Joel Schumacher. The movie follows a group of recent college graduates navigating the challenges of adulthood and friendship.

Example sentence:

After a long day, Sarah chose to relax at home and watch Saint Elmo's Fire, a classic movie from the '80s.

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