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sferics
[ sfeer-iks, sfer- ]
/ ˈsfɪər ɪks, ˈsfɛr- /
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noun
(used with a singular verb) electronic equipment for determining the position of storms by locating their accompanying atmospherics.
(used with a plural verb) the atmospheric discharges located by this device.
Also spherics. (used with a singular verb) the study of atmospherics.
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Origin of sferics
First recorded in 1940–45; shortening and respelling of atmospherics
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Scientific definitions for sferics
sferics
The study of atmospherics, especially through the use of electronic detectors.
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