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atmospheric electricity

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noun

  1. static electricity produced by charged particles in the atmosphere.


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It includes geolocation capabilities, sensors to measure atmospheric electricity, and calibration using a mercury lamp.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

The weather rules include atmospheric electricity, types of cloud, specifically cumulus and disturbed weather like rain or strong winds.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The latest visualization of atmospheric electricity comes from Meteosat Third Generation, a European satellite launched in December.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Thus, the researchers concluded that swarms of honeybees "directly contribute to atmospheric electricity," which has downstream effects on the weather.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2022

Trick places, under the influence of atmospheric electricity.

From Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. by Stanton, Ellis

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