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fulguration

/ˌfʌl.ɡjʊˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A brilliant or spectacular display of light, especially one caused by electricity or chemical reactions.


Synonyms

blick
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fulguration
percussion , adulation , infusion
Variants
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fulgurate , fulgurated , fulgurates , fulgurating , fulguration , fulgurations , electrodesiccation , electrodesiccations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'fulgur' meaning 'thunderbolt'.


Trivia
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  1. Fulguration was the name of a Roman god associated with thunder and lightning.

  2. The term 'fulgurite' refers to a tube-shaped mineral formation caused by a lightning strike.


Related Concepts
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  1. thunderstorm: A meteorological phenomenon characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning.

  2. electricity: A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons.


Culture
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In ancient Rome, fulguration was believed to be a sign of the gods' approval or disapproval. It was also used as a form of punishment in certain rituals.

How to Memorize "fulguration"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bright flash of light followed by a loud clap of thunder.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a lightning bolt.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fulgur, the lightning god, brings flashes of brilliance to the Gods of old.'


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