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convective discharge
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noun Physics.
the repulsion of ions of a gas by a highly charged body, creating a discernible wind.
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Words nearby convective discharge
convection, convection cell, convection oven, convection zone, convective activity, convective discharge, convector, convenance, convene, convener, convenience
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How to use convective discharge in a sentence
A continuous discharge between the terminals of a high potential apparatus is termed a convective discharge.
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