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ˈɛl moʊzsain·t el·mo's fire

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  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 glownoun

    an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere

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  1. saint elmo's fire

    Saint Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomenon that results in a visible glow on pointed objects, especially during stormy weather. It is caused by the ionization of air molecules due to a strong electrical field, creating a form of plasma at low pressures. This natural phenomenon often occurs on the masts of ships, the wings of airplanes, and the peaks of mountains or buildings during a thunderstorm. It is named after Saint Erasmus of Formia (also known as Saint Elmo), the patron saint of sailors.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint elmo's fire in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of saint elmo's fire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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