Lichtenberg figure en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the German physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg.
Meanings
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A branching pattern on the surface of an insulator that has been subject to an electric discharge
Lichtenberg figures are often seen on the skin of a person who has been struck by lightning.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichtenberg figures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pt figura de Lichtenberg (branching pattern on an insulator subject to an electric discharge)