sferics

[sfeer-iks, sfer-]

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.

spherics²(def 1).

Origin of sferics

First recorded in 1940–45; shortening and respelling of atmospherics

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British Dictionary definitions for sferics

sferics

noun

the usual US spelling of spherics 2

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sferics in Science

sferics

The study of atmospherics, especially through the use of electronic detectors.

sferic

A radio emission from a stroke of lightning.