corona discharge | (n) an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere, Syn. corona, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire, corposant, Saint Ulmo's fire, electric glow, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Elmo's fire |
Corposant | n. [ It. corpo santo holy body. ] St. Elmo's fire. See under Saint. [ 1913 Webster ] |