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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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  • A continuous discharge between the terminals of a high potential apparatus is termed a convective discharge.

    The Radio Amateur's Hand Book|A. Frederick Collins
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