sferics

American

[sfeer-iks, sfer-] / ˈsfɪər ɪks, ˈsfɛr- /

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.
(used with a singular verb) Also the study of atmospherics.
spherics.

sferics British

/ ˈsfɛrɪks /

noun

the usual US spelling of spherics 2

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sferics Scientific

/ sfîr′ĭks,sfĕr′- /

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

Etymology

Origin of sferics

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

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