English Explanatory Dictionary

fulguration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flash of lightning
  2. cauterization with electricity; electrocautery
  3. blick (The brightening or iridescence appearing on silver or gold at the end of the cupelling or refinishing process)

Pronunciation

/ˌfʌl.ɡjʊˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fulguration.wav /ˌfʊl.ɡjəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌfʊl.ɡəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

fulguration fulgurations

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fulguratio (“sheet lightning”), fulgurationis, from fulgurō, from fulgur (“lightning”).

Derived words

electrofulguration postfulguration
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